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The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is New Zealand's leading authority on Asia. We provide experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia.

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Journalist finds Taiwan elections not for the faint-hearted

In Taiwan to cover the presidential elections, The Post journalist Justin Wong found himself caught up in the electrifying energy of a Taiwanese election campaign - joining candidates on the campaign trail and getting among the crowds at political rallies. Justin was supported to cover the election with help from a Foundation Media Travel Grant.

Asia in Focus / Analysis

Chinese media report NZ 'entangled' in NATO's influence

In this article, the Foundation’s Adviser (Research and Engagement) Caleb Hoyle looks at key themes in Chinese media coverage of the 75th NATO summit and an interview Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gave while in Washington.

News

The Foundation welcomes three new board members

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the appointment of three new trustees to the Board of the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono.

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The Foundation provides grants, internships, and residencies, and leads sector-specific delegations to Asia. We also offer insights and commission research to illuminate New Zealand's relationships with the region.

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Thai PBS internship, Thailand

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono is again offering a journalism internship at the Thai PBS Network in Bangkok Thailand in 2025.

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The Philippines Star internship

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono is again offering a journalism internship at the Philippine Star newspaper in Manila in 2025.

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The Deccan Herald internship, India

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono is again offering a journalism internship at the Deccan Herald newspaper in Bengaluru (Bangalore) in 2025.

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The Bangkok Post internship, Thailand

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono is again offering a journalism internship at the Bangkok Post newspaper in Bangkok Thailand, in 2025.

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Korea JoongAng Daily internship

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whitau Tuhono is offering a 2025 journalism internship at the JoongAng Daily newspaper in the South Korean capital, Seoul.