Category: Auckland

  • Blooming Business: 30 Apr 2024

    Blooming Business: 30 Apr 2024

    Come and join us on Tuesday 30 April ’24, in Dutch Week, for an evening at the wonderful Luxerose Cafe in the Rose Gardens in Parnell, as we explore the fascinating world of flowers in New Zealand. Zeg het met bloemen! Theme will be “Blooming Business: All About Flower Trading in New Zealand”. Pete Brown,…

  • Informal Drinks with Dutch Ambassador: 25 Mar 2024

    Informal Drinks with Dutch Ambassador: 25 Mar 2024

    Get ready for another gezellige Dutch borrel on March 25th at Brew on Quay (102 Quay Street). It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on the new year and share exciting plans for 2024. We are also pleased to announce a special guest, our Ambassador, Ard van der Vorst. We’ve secured the rooftop from 5:30…

  • End of Year Drinks & Farewell Deputy Ambassador: 28 Nov 2023

    Join us on the 28th of November from 5:30 pm for a festive evening of networking and celebration at our end-of-year drinks event, where you can unwind, connect with fellow business professionals, and toast to the successes of the past year. Let’s raise our glasses to a prosperous and promising year ahead! Plus we will…

  • Fonterra work-life balance: 28 Sep 2023

    Fonterra work-life balance: 28 Sep 2023

    This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about Fonterra, their ties with the Netherlands and being one of the largest employers in New Zealand.  And at the same time, connect with like minded people with a Dutch connection. This is an English spoken event. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to be Dutch…

  • Minister of Sport: 28 Jul 2023

    Minister of Sport: 28 Jul 2023

    “An inspiring dialogue session with the Dutch Minister for Sport” The DBA alongside the Embassy to the Kingdom of the Netherlands have the honour to invite you for an inspiring evening on Friday 28 July 2023. We are proud to announce that The Netherlands Minister for Sport and Long-term Care, Conny Helder, who will be…

  • Europe Business Summit: 26 Jul 2023

    Europe Business Summit: 26 Jul 2023

    For the first time ever, European Business Chambers, Consulates and Embassies have joined forces, in spirit of the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the European Union, to deliver the Europe Business summit taking place on Wednesday 26 July 2023. If you have an interest in trade between Europe and New Zealand this event…

  • Annual General Meeting: 29 Jun 2023

    The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dutch Business Association (DBA) will take place on Thursday 29 June. The AGM is an opportunity for everyone interested in the association to have their say and help shape the future of the association. Recruiting committee members The Dutch Business Association New Zealand is also seeking enthusiastic individuals to…

  • Sustainable Urban Transport: 3 May 2023

    Sustainable Urban Transport: 3 May 2023

    Business Networking Event  3 May – 5:30 to 8:00pm RSVP Required, book your seat. What’s the event about? Getting around Auckland is a challenge. No one likes to sit in traffic for hours on end, wasting precious time while emitting emissions that are bad for the environment. Surely, there must be a better, more sustainable…

  • NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement: 30 Mar 2023

    NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement: 30 Mar 2023

    After more than 10 years of lobbying and negotiations a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union is secured. The agreement is set to remove tariffs on just about everything traded between the two. So what does the FTA mean for you? To find out we’ve got two leading experts to…

  • Opening of Passport Office: 1 Mar 2023

    On the occasion of the opening of the VFS Global Dutch passport office in Auckland. The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to New Zealand, H.E. Ard M.M. van der Vorst & Honorary Consul Sake Hitman, requests the pleasure of your company on Wednesday, 1 March 2023, from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Venue: EY Building,…