The export of flowers, a.o. tulips to the Netherlands is only one example. A golden opportunity for New Zealand to present its high quality products like fruits, vegetables, wine etc. to the world. Netherlands expertise is in many respects of interest to New Zealand, being both countries of wind and water. Water management, how to manage water in all its aspects, from flood protection to water shortage and pollution, is a world topic where the Netherlands are playing a leading role under the patronage of HRH the Crown prince. Wind is a characteristic of both countries.
Wind energy is of actual importance and a potential field of co-operation.
Infrastructure and waste management are other fields of importance to both countries, where The Netherlands has acquired a high degree of experience. The New Zealand Netherlands Foundation, under the patronship of the New Zealand Governor-General and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven, member of the Royal Household of the Netherlands, has as its aim to promote the cultural exchanges and the maintenance of the Dutch heritage in New Zealand as an important contribution to the New Zealand Nation. The Dutch Community Exhibition , an exhibition about Dutch immigration and the Cultural Heritage the Dutch contributed to the New Zealand community. This exhibition has been opened in Te Papa, Wellington, on 25 August 2000 and can be visited till August 2002. The Diary of Anne Frank.