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@ardnl.bsky.social
Out and proud world citizen.
Currently the South Pacific is home, based in Wellington, NZ. #NLinthePacific
Currently the South Pacific is home, based in Wellington, NZ. #NLinthePacific
Arrived in Fiji and met with PM Rabuka. We discussed shared values on multilateralism, a rules-based order & stronger Europe–Pacific ties. As well as his support for Ukraine and a stable Pacific region. We continue to partner with Fiji on climate resilience, food security & sustainable development.
May 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Arrived in Fiji and met with PM Rabuka. We discussed shared values on multilateralism, a rules-based order & stronger Europe–Pacific ties. As well as his support for Ukraine and a stable Pacific region. We continue to partner with Fiji on climate resilience, food security & sustainable development.
🇳🇱🇳🇿🏳️🌈 The NL & NZ are partners in inclusion and equality. At #Wellington Pride, as Dutch Ambassador and a gay man, I emphasize the importance of looking ahead while celebrating progress. We thrive when everyone belongs. Despite global tensions, we stand for cooperation, shared values and human rights.
March 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
🇳🇱🇳🇿🏳️🌈 The NL & NZ are partners in inclusion and equality. At #Wellington Pride, as Dutch Ambassador and a gay man, I emphasize the importance of looking ahead while celebrating progress. We thrive when everyone belongs. Despite global tensions, we stand for cooperation, shared values and human rights.
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇳🇱🇪🇺 Standing in solidarity with Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in New Zealand. Three years on, Russia’s brutal invasion has caused immense suffering, but Ukraine stands strong. We must continue our full support—for Ukraine, for democracy, for our security. #StandWithUkraine
February 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇳🇱🇪🇺 Standing in solidarity with Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine in New Zealand. Three years on, Russia’s brutal invasion has caused immense suffering, but Ukraine stands strong. We must continue our full support—for Ukraine, for democracy, for our security. #StandWithUkraine
Honoring Waitangi—a place of historical significance.
This year also marks 15 years since Te Hono ki Aotearoa found its home in Leiden.
A special moment meeting HE Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of NZ, and Dr. Richard Davies, celebrating 60 years of NL–NZ diplomacy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/541...
This year also marks 15 years since Te Hono ki Aotearoa found its home in Leiden.
A special moment meeting HE Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of NZ, and Dr. Richard Davies, celebrating 60 years of NL–NZ diplomacy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/541...
February 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Honoring Waitangi—a place of historical significance.
This year also marks 15 years since Te Hono ki Aotearoa found its home in Leiden.
A special moment meeting HE Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of NZ, and Dr. Richard Davies, celebrating 60 years of NL–NZ diplomacy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/541...
This year also marks 15 years since Te Hono ki Aotearoa found its home in Leiden.
A special moment meeting HE Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of NZ, and Dr. Richard Davies, celebrating 60 years of NL–NZ diplomacy. www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/541...
Inspiring, valuable and forward-looking!
A week of whakawhanaungatanga—connecting with Dutch colleagues worldwide in NL on trade, security, and migration.
Great to exchange insights at #AmbConf2025 in The Hague, tackling key diplomatic challenges together.
#WeZijnEr
A week of whakawhanaungatanga—connecting with Dutch colleagues worldwide in NL on trade, security, and migration.
Great to exchange insights at #AmbConf2025 in The Hague, tackling key diplomatic challenges together.
#WeZijnEr
January 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Inspiring, valuable and forward-looking!
A week of whakawhanaungatanga—connecting with Dutch colleagues worldwide in NL on trade, security, and migration.
Great to exchange insights at #AmbConf2025 in The Hague, tackling key diplomatic challenges together.
#WeZijnEr
A week of whakawhanaungatanga—connecting with Dutch colleagues worldwide in NL on trade, security, and migration.
Great to exchange insights at #AmbConf2025 in The Hague, tackling key diplomatic challenges together.
#WeZijnEr
Saddened by the passing of President Carter, a true statesman and humanitarian. Meeting him 5 years ago was humbling—he was inspirational, inclusive, and forward-thinking. His legacy of peace and service through the Carter Center continues to inspire. Thank you, rest in peace. 🌸
📸The Hague 1997
📸The Hague 1997
December 30, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Saddened by the passing of President Carter, a true statesman and humanitarian. Meeting him 5 years ago was humbling—he was inspirational, inclusive, and forward-thinking. His legacy of peace and service through the Carter Center continues to inspire. Thank you, rest in peace. 🌸
📸The Hague 1997
📸The Hague 1997
A win-win partnership; Dutch innovation mission to New Zealand horticulture sector.
Dutch expertise in Agtech, robotics & digitalization aligns with Kiwi priorities of boosting productivity & sustainability. Together tackling labor shortages & drive climate-smart solutions. #NLinNZ
Dutch expertise in Agtech, robotics & digitalization aligns with Kiwi priorities of boosting productivity & sustainability. Together tackling labor shortages & drive climate-smart solutions. #NLinNZ
November 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM
A win-win partnership; Dutch innovation mission to New Zealand horticulture sector.
Dutch expertise in Agtech, robotics & digitalization aligns with Kiwi priorities of boosting productivity & sustainability. Together tackling labor shortages & drive climate-smart solutions. #NLinNZ
Dutch expertise in Agtech, robotics & digitalization aligns with Kiwi priorities of boosting productivity & sustainability. Together tackling labor shortages & drive climate-smart solutions. #NLinNZ
Inspiring dialogue on advancing equity & inclusion at the NL Embassy in Wellington, meeting with Dr. Gill Greer, Aleisha Amohia (President, NCWNZ) & Vanisa Dhiru (Global Women) to discuss initiatives to empower women in leadership and driving gender equality in NZ. #GenderEquality #Leadership
November 21, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Inspiring dialogue on advancing equity & inclusion at the NL Embassy in Wellington, meeting with Dr. Gill Greer, Aleisha Amohia (President, NCWNZ) & Vanisa Dhiru (Global Women) to discuss initiatives to empower women in leadership and driving gender equality in NZ. #GenderEquality #Leadership