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New Zealand-related events in the Netherlands

Mon 25.08.08 Here is the latest list of New Zealand-related events coming up in the Netherlands.

Unveiling of Plaque in Flanders to Sgt Henry Nicholas VC, MM

Tue 29.07.08 A plaque in honour of Sergeant Henry James Nicholas VC, MM, will be unveiled in West Flanders, Belgium, on Sunday, 14 September 2008 (Open Monuments Day in West Flanders).

Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement

Thu 17.07.08 New Zealand has signed an agreement with the European Union on science and technology cooperation.

New Zealand Embassy in Stockholm opens

Tue 08.07.08 The New Zealand Embassy in Stockholm opened for business on 7 July 2008, becoming New Zealand’s 50th overseas post.

Memorial to RNZAF airmen unveiled in Markelo

Tue 24.06.08 On 23 June, the New Zealand Ambassador to the Netherlands, HE Rachel Fry, unveiled a memorial to seven RNZAF aircrew killed near the Dutch village of Markelo during World War Two.

New Zealand and Europe: Past and Future Relations and Opportunities

Fri 20.06.08 Speech by Minister of Trade Phil Goff to New Zealand - Europe Business Council Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Auckland

New Zealand and Europe: A Partnership for the 21st Century

Wed 18.06.08 The Europa Lecture 2008, delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters, 12 June 2008, University of Auckland Business School.

Peters announces new Ambassador to Sweden

Wed 18.06.08 New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Sweden will be career diplomat Barbara Bridge, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today.

New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website - www.votenz4hrc.org

Wed 18.06.08 As one of those countries which played a prominent role in the negotiations to establish the UN Human Rights Council, New Zealand is seeking election to the Council (term 2009-12) in May 2009.

2008 General Election enrolment drive now on

Fri 23.05.08