About Us

The NZ-UK Link Foundation was set up originally as the Waitangi Foundation in 1990 after the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The Kotuku – the white heron, a beautiful example of one of New Zealand’s most endangered bird species - at the heart of our logo was the symbol of the organising committee for the events that marked the Sesqui-centenary.

Under our Trust Deed, the Foundation exists to enhance links between New Zealand and the United Kingdom, through establishing and maintaining a series of educational exchanges and by awarding scholarships, grants, allowances and prizes to individuals to visit the other’s country. These exchanges are facilitated in the widest range of educational disciplines – economic, social, cultural and scientific (see Fellowships).

Since 1990, over 240 individuals and several groups have been supported by the NZ-UK Link Foundation.

We are a registered charity in the United Kingdom (number 802457) and have charitable status in New Zealand.

We have offices in the UK (London) and New Zealand (Wellington), staffed by part-time Executive Officers. A London-based Board of Trustees works together with the Wellington-based New Zealand Management Committee on a programme of activity. Contact us.

Patron

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

Vice-Patron

His Excellency, The Governor-General of New Zealand, The Honourable Anand Satyanand PCNZM, QSO

President

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa ONZ, DBE, AC