InterNations – Uniting Dutch living in New Zealand

Would you like to get in touch with other Dutch in New Zealand? Are you in need of help and advice from your Dutch compatriots? Or would you like to join other Dutch expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the South Island?

Whether you have settled as an expat in New Zealand or are still living in the Netherlands and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations New Zealand offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Dutch expats in New Zealand, coming from all corners of the Netherlands - from The Hague, over Amsterdam to Rotterdam.

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Serhat Ahmed

Serhat Ahmed

With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

Melanie Rasbery

Melanie Rasbery

Since I knew about the active expat network in New Zealand, InterNations made moving to Wellington more exciting than it had seemed before.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Dutch at our events in New Zealand

Attend our monthly events and activities for Dutch expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

InterNations Christchurch February Fun
InterNations Christchurch February Fun
This will be our Monthly Meal out for Members to attend, and I have chosen a popular Bar/restaurant with superb views from up aloft.All our Welcome, and it is at a previously popular restaurant for Internations..Snacky Bar Food available or a reasonable Dinner Menu.Do come along..not too late to cel
This will be our Monthly Meal out for Members to attend, and I have chosen a popular Bar/restaurant with superb views from up aloft.All our Welcome, and it is at a previously popular restaurant for Internations..Snacky Bar Food available or a reasonable Dinner Menu.Do come along..not too late to cel
InterNations Auckland: Summer Return to the Birdcage Tavern
Join us for the next InterNations Auckland Official Event on Wednesday 25 February from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the iconic Birdcage Tavern. This beloved venue has hosted our gatherings many times before and will once again be the perfect setting for this event. Embrace the late summer vibes as Auckla
Join us for the next InterNations Auckland Official Event on Wednesday 25 February from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the iconic Birdcage Tavern. This beloved venue has hosted our gatherings many times before and will once again be the perfect setting for this event. Embrace the late summer vibes as Auckla
InterNations Christchurch: Welcome to 2026 Dinner
InterNations Christchurch: Welcome to 2026 Dinner
Let’s kick off the New Year with a delicious dining experience at a charming new Thai restaurant we haven’t tried before! The venue offers a lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and authentic flavors — perfect for a relaxed evening together. This gathering is limited to 10 guests, so be sure to reserve
Let’s kick off the New Year with a delicious dining experience at a charming new Thai restaurant we haven’t tried before! The venue offers a lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and authentic flavors — perfect for a relaxed evening together. This gathering is limited to 10 guests, so be sure to reserve
InterNations Auckland: Mix, Mingle & Move at the Kingslander
📅 Wednesday, 28 January | 5:00 pm onwards 📍 470 New North Road Auckland 1021 🌟Join us for our first event of the new year at The Kingslander. It's a great opportunity to meet new members, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy good conversation. PS: From around 8 pm, the venue will transform
📅 Wednesday, 28 January | 5:00 pm onwards 📍 470 New North Road Auckland 1021 🌟Join us for our first event of the new year at The Kingslander. It's a great opportunity to meet new members, catch up with familiar faces and enjoy good conversation. PS: From around 8 pm, the venue will transform

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Wellington Community Group
Wellington Community Group
Auckland Community Group
Auckland Community Group
Polynesia Community Group
Polynesia Community Group
Christchurch Community Group
Christchurch Community Group

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Find Tips and Advice on New Zealand from Dutch Expats

Of course, expat living in New Zealand is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Dutch is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the New Zealand way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Dutch in New Zealand, residing in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Dutch in Auckland or Dutch in Wellington.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Dutch food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the New Zealand InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the Netherlands in New Zealand.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our New Zealand Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get stamppot in Christchurch.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for New Zealand to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Dutch embassy.

From the South Island to Windy Wellington, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Dutch expats in New Zealand.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Dutch in New Zealand

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in New Zealand. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional New Zealand pavlova, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Wellington’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see a wealth of national parks, rural areas and out-of-the-way places as well as other beautiful landmarks in New Zealand.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the Netherlands and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Goededag from our Dutch living in New Zealand!

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