Dutch New Zealand is a community project showcasing and celebrating first and second generation Dutch in New Zealand through photographs, anecdotes and quotes. The Dutch are often known as the ‘Invisible Dutch’, blending in and integrating very successfully after moving Down Under. As a result however, Dutch immigrants are not very visible in New Zealand. This documentary project highlights stories and celebrates the way the Dutch are shaping Aotearoa’s culture.
I initiated the project and received funding from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Wellington City Council. Photographs have been displayed in several exhibitions, including permanently in Oranjehof/Dutch Museum in Foxton. website: www.dutchnewzealand.com