Who we are
Ko wai mātou
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.
New Zealand's present and future – economically, culturally and socially – are firmly tied to Asia. This reality presents New Zealand with a range of positive opportunities - we need to be deliberate and thoughtful in our approach to them. This means giving New Zealanders the tools they need to engage with Asia.
Asia New Zealand Foundation strategic plan 2021 - 2024
What we do
The Foundation provides experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills, connections and confidence to thrive in Asia.
We work in partnership with influential individuals and organisations in New Zealand and Asia to provide forums, cultural events, international collaborations, school programmes and professional development opportunities.
What we offer in Asia
The Foundation offers internships, grants and residencies for New Zealanders to visit Asia and learn about their areas of work and experience first-hand the dynamism and diversity of the region.
We also lead sector-specific groups to Asian countries to develop participants' knowledge and make connections relevant to their areas of work.
What we offer in New Zealand
We help New Zealanders build their knowledge of Asia through supporting activities that put Asian countries and cultures in the spotlight. This includes bringing sector-specific experts from Asia to engage with New Zealand audiences, such as artists presenting about their works and entrepreneurs speaking at business events.
Our work is informed by the research we commission that looks at New Zealand's relationships with Asia.
