The NZUK Link Foundation's 35th Anniversary Link Lecture will take place on Tuesday 10 March 2026, 6 - 8:30pm at CMS, Cannon Place, London, EC4N 6AF . Our distinguished speakers will explore this key issue from the perspective of NZ and our key allies, the UK and fellow ANZAC partner Australia. Brigadier Lisa Ferris  — New Zealand Government and Defence perspective Brigadier (Retired) Grant Mason DSC, DSM  — The ANZAC perspective Rt Hon. Anne-Marie Trevelyan  — The UK persp

We are delighted to welcome New Zealand double bassist William Taber as the Link Foundation Music Scholar for 2025/26, attending the prestigious year-long programme at Sinfonia Smith Square (SSS) in London. Originally from Lake Ferry in South Wairarapa, William grew up in a musical family and discovered the double bass early on — an instrument that quickly became central to his musical life. He completed his Bachelor of Music at the New Zealand School of Music before continui

The NZUK Link Foundation is delighted to welcome the 2025 recipients of the Bruce McLaren Racing Award and the Bruce McLaren Automotive Award, who have now touched down in the United Kingdom to begin their placements with McLaren. This year’s awardees, Ethan Sillay and Irina Kishi, are exceptional young engineers from the University of Auckland whose achievements and ambitions reflect the pioneering spirit of Bruce McLaren. Irina Kishi, recipient of the 2025 Bruce McLaren Aut

We’re delighted to share the 2025 NZUK Link Foundation Newsletter , a snapshot of everything we’ve been working on over the past 12 months. This past year has been one of connection, growth, and meaningful collaboration across our NZ–UK community. From new initiatives and events to strengthening long-standing partnerships, we’re incredibly proud of what our team, supporters, and volunteers have helped us achieve. Our annual newsletter brings all of this together - highlights,

Tara Satyanand, Director External Engagement, Nancy de Bueger, Communications & Digital Engagement Lead, Sally Martin (Chair) & Marc...

Kiwis in STEM London Launch panel (from left: Mark Finch , Florence Layburn, Sam De Silva, Elizabeth Grant, Logan Baber and our Chair,...

Chair, Sally Martin, Alex McGivern and Issac Morris at an informal welcome dinner for the scholars. The NZUK Link Foundation is thrilled...

The NZUK Link Foundation , in collaboration with the UK Friends of the University of Auckland , is proud to announce the 2024 recipients...

The Tait Memorial Trust's Tait Celestial Winter Prom was a night to remember! Held on November 20th, this stunning evening showcased the...

We are delighted to welcome our newest scholarship recipients, Noah Rudd (Oboe) and Toby Pringle (Trumpet), to the Smith Square Sinfonia...

On the 29 August 2024, Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII sadly died at age 69. The NZUK Link Foundation would like to extend heartfelt...

Sara Fogarty, Regional Director of KEA, UK and Europe, finished her time with Kea last week on 15 August. Whilst this will be a huge...

We are delighted to be able to share the NZUK Link Foundation’s Summer 2024 Newsletter. It gives an update on the Link's work over the...

Our president, the world-renowned Kiwi opera soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, celebrated her eightieth birthday in March. To honour her...

Congratulations to Lulu Sun, who, yesterday, 7 July 2024, became the first New Zealand woman to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Sun,...

On Monday, KiwisInSTEM held its soft launch event at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at Cambridge University. The group, jointly...

Earlier this month, New Zealand’s first wāhine Māori in tech trade delegation was in the UK for London Tech Week. The group, led by Naomi...

Former McLaren intern Lizzy Grant was profiled by NZ Business Women’s Network for International Women in Engineering Day. Lizzy completed...

Last Thursday, 25 April, was Anzac Day, when we remember the sacrifice of New Zealanders and Australians who have served and died in...

Our friends Te Maru o Hinemihi and Ngā Kohinga Whakairo o Hinemihi are putting on Te Reo Māori classes at UCL Stratford, London. The...