Meet our Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors, whose support is instrumental to the success of the NZIIA Conference 


GOLD SPONSOR 

NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade 

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous, and more sustainable future for New Zealanders. We engage with countries, and with regional, international, and multilateral bodies, to influence outcomes that align with New Zealand’s values and protect our enduring national interests.





PANEL SPONSOR | The Asia New Zealand Foundation’s New Zealanders’ Perceptions of Asia Survey 2025 

Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono

Established in 1994, the Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is New Zealand’s leading provider of Asia insights and experiences. Its mission is to equip New Zealanders to excel in Asia, by providing research, insights and targeted opportunities to grow their knowledge, connections and experiences across the Asia region. The Foundation’s activities cover more than 20 countries in Asia and are delivered through eight core programmes: arts, business, entrepreneurship, leadership, media, research, Track II diplomacy and sports.


PANEL SPONSOR | Security in the Pacific Region

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) is a German political foundation promoting international dialogue, regional integration, sustainable development, good governance, democracy, and the social market economy. Named after Germany’s first Chancellor, Konrad Adenauer, it reflects his legacy of democratic rebuilding, transatlantic cooperation, European unity, and social market principles. Active in more than 100 countries, KAS fosters global knowledge exchange and policy development. Through its Regional Programme Australia and the Pacific, KAS supports lasting dialogue with parliamentarians, politicians, and think tanks. Strong EU ties with Australia and New Zealand highlight shared values and offer broad opportunities for cooperation.


PANEL SPONSOR | Security in the Pacific Region

Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand, te Tari o te Kotahitanga o Ūropi ki Aotearoa

The Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand, te Tari o te Kotahitanga o Ūropi ki Aotearoa, presents the views and official positions of the European Union to Aotearoa New Zealand, from school students to government ministers. We provide information to New Zealanders about the European Union, its policies and activities and we work towards increasing the visibility, awareness and understanding of the European Union in New Zealand. If you are interested in what we are doing, follow our social media channels: our handle on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram is @EUinNZ.


FUNCTION SPONSOR

British High Commission Wellington

The British High Commission in Wellington works to strengthen the deep and historic relationship between the UK and New Zealand.

Between our offices in Wellington and Auckland, we promote British interests across trade, investment, security, science, climate action, and culture. We support UK businesses through our free trade agreement, champion shared democratic values, and provide consular support to thousands of British nationals. From advancing prosperity to celebrating people-to-people links, we help build prosperity in partnership


SPEAKER SPONSOR | Zichen Wang

New Zealand China Council

The New Zealand China Council Te Kaunihera o Aotearoa me Haina is a New Zealand-led, New Zealand-funded organisation which acts as a cross-sector peak body for the New Zealand-China relationship. The Council was established in 2012 as part of the New Zealand Government’s NZ Inc Strategy for China.  The Council’s unique value proposition derives from its role in bringing together a high-level influential group of key players to engage on the relationship.


SPEAKER SPONSOR | Prof. Lise Howard

Fulbright New Zealand

The Fulbright programme of international educational exchange was an initiative of American Senator J. William Fulbright, who in the aftermath of World War II believed that mutual understanding between different countries and cultures was crucial to ensure a peaceful future for the world. Fulbright New Zealand offers a range of exchange awards for New Zealanders and Americans wanting to study, research, teach or present their work in each other’s country. Keynote speaker Lise Howard travels to Aotearoa as a Fulbright Specialist. These awards are for New Zealand institutions to host US academics, artists, or professionals for two- to six-week programmes of activities, including lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and symposiums.


SPEAKER SPONSOR | Prof. Caitlin Byrne

Australian High Commission, New Zealand

The Australian High Commission is the official representative of the Australian Government in New Zealand. We provide a range of services to the general public, including consular, passport, visa and immigration, citizenship and cultural relations services. We also act on behalf of various Australian Government authorities by representing Australia's interests to local, regional and multilateral government and business organisations in New Zealand.