Our objectives
The Foundation was established with a wide-ranging brief to foster pride in the Dutch contribution to New Zealand.
Some of our specific objectives include:
- Recognising and acknowledging the contribution Dutch settlers have made to New Zealand
- Promoting the Netherlands culture and heritage to the wider community
- Collecting and conserving stories, art, culture and information pertinent to the Dutch community in New ZealandĀ
- Developing scientific, cultural, educational and business exchanges between the Netherlands and New Zealand
- Facilitating and commissioning research into the contribution both past and present that Dutch New Zealanders have made
- Providing a contact point for finding information about the Dutch community in New Zealand
- Raising funds to financially support worthwhile efforts in pursuit of the above objectives
This website is part of these objectives, seeking to be a repository of information about those who have made significant contributions and to record projects and events which were created to raise awareness of the Dutch heritage while providing a virtual community for current generations to explore their Dutch connections.