Asia New Zealand Foundation

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is New Zealand’s leading authority on Asia. Founded in 1994, they provide experiences and resources to help New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in Asia. The leading non-government organisation on Asia-New Zealand relations, they work in five main areas – business, arts and culture, education, media and research.

The Foundation is supported by a panel of honorary advisers from across Asia. This group comprises leading academics, businesspeople and current and former politicians and diplomats. The Foundation works in partnership with influential individuals and organisations in New Zealand and Asia to provide high-level forums, culture events, international collaborations, school programmes and professional development opportunities. They also have a grant programme for creatives.