About Us

Asia New Zealand Foundation (Asia:NZ) is a non-partisan and non-profit organisation dedicated to building New Zealanders’ knowledge and understanding of Asia.

Established in 1994, we represent a partnership of the public and private sectors.

As the leading non-government organisation on Asia-New Zealand relations we work in five main areas – business, culture, education, media and research. In addition, we run a Young Leaders Network and take a lead role in Track II bilateral and multilateral dialogues in the Asia-Pacific.

Our programmes enable scholarships, seminars, internships, educational support, special events and exchanges, Track II diplomacy, in-house and commissioned research - all designed to equip New Zealanders with first-hand experience of Asia and to forge valuable links to the region.

Our experienced staff develop initiatives and form partnerships with a wide range of groups within New Zealand and throughout the Asian region.

Asia:NZ is overseen by a top-level Board of Trustees drawn from business, community, academic and leadership backgrounds. Our Board of Honorary Advisers are distinguished leaders from throughout the Asian region.