objectives
The New Zealand-Netherlands Foundation was set up in 1990 to foster and promote the benefits of the link between our two countries.
Some of the specific objectives include:
- To recognise and acknowledge the contribution Dutch settlers have made to New Zealand, and promote a wider understanding of this.
- To develop cultural and educational exchanges between the Netherlands and New Zealand.
- To facilitate and commission research into the contribution both past and present that Dutch New Zealanders have made.
- To financially support worthwhile efforts in pursuit of the above objectives.
Some of the initiatives and programmes that have already occurred are outlined in The Projects Completed page, World Press Photo Exhibitions, De Molen Foxton, Wim Kok Visit 2003 Since its formation, the Foundation has already achieved much (Grants provided since 1994) and more projects are being planned.
The Foundation has been fortunate to secure the support of many people and organisations, which have allowed it to put real flesh on the skeleton of objectives. Our challenge is to build our support and increase the range of activities that are striking a chord with all New Zealanders.