Friends and Other Supporters

Human Rights Commission
Kowiana is a participant of the Human Rights Commission's New Zealand Diversity programme for 2008. Through this programme, Kowiana will be connected with community organisations, government agencies, local authorities, educational institutions, faith communities, media, sector groups, libraries, museums, and many more to promote positive race relations.

Office of Ethnic Affairs
As an advocate of cultural diversity and harmonious relationships among the diverse groups in New Zealand society, the Office of Ethnic Affairs is a sponsor of Kowiana and the upcoming Kimchee and Marmite conference this July.

Asia:NZ Foundation Young Leaders Forum
One of the many sponsors that help Kowiana to grow is the Young Leaders Forum of the Asia:New Zealand Foundation. The Young leaders Forum is all about leadership, participation, cross-cultural understanding and enduring relationships. The participants of the annual forum gain the knowledge, skills and relationships needed to form enduring networks which benefit not only themselves, but the wider interests of New Zealand and the countries of Asia.

Centre for Asian Health Research and Evaluation
Kowiana is working in partnership with CAHRE. CAHRE focuses on making positive effects to health and wellbeing for Asian New Zealanders and Asian communities.

Korea New Zealand Business Council
The Korea New Zealand Business Council is a voluntary group of New Zealand companies, organisations and Government Agencies involved in promoting increased business between Korea and New Zealand. It provides information, useful networking opportunities for members and a forum for information and discussion of issues relevant to the commercial relationship between the two countries