About Us

KIN, also known as Kiwis in the Netherlands, exists to create positive energy around New Zealand identity and culture in the Netherlands.

Events

We organise regular events across a wide range of New Zealand related themes, from food to sport and culture.

Community

We connect you to other Kiwis in the Netherlands, through online channels, community groups and official organisations.

Information

We share news, tips and tricks on how to live your best kiwi life during your time in the Netherlands.

Meet the Team

The KIN team is made up of New Zealanders based in the Netherlands from a variety of backgrounds.

Charin Singh

Chairperson

A proud Hamilton lad, Charin has been a fixture of the Kiwi expat scene since moving to the Netherlands back in 2008. He’s a father of 3 and is currently working in the event management space.

Jeremy Redmore

Board Member

Jeremy is an award-winning musician and creative director originally from Tauranga. He’s currently focused on leveraging the power of singing and song to build community, health and well-being in the lives of kids.

Alyica Purcell

Board Member

Alycia is a Wellingtonian who has lived around the world and settled in the Netherlands. She is an entrepreneur, mother of two and currently CEO of a tech startup.

Genevieve Tearle

Board Member

Originally from Waitomo, Genevieve has lived around the world in her role with various international businesses, and calls New Zealand and The Netherlands home. She is a General Manager at online auction house Catawiki.

Jen O'Byrne

Board Member

Born in Wellington and raised between the capital and the hippy town of Takaka, Jen has been part of the Kiwi expat scene in the Netherlands since 2018. She’s a mum of one, cat wrangler, and works as a Software Engineering Manager.

The KIN Blog

Information from and for the Kiwi community in the Netherlands

The Australia New Zealand Club

Celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2018, the Australia New Zealand Club has the longest heritage of all antipodean community groups in the Netherlands. The club started well before the days of email and the internet, Read more

Kea New Zealand

This is the third post in a series that introduces and explains some of the different Kiwi groups & organisations that exist in the Netherlands to support New Zealanders and New Zealand business. New Zealand Read more

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