Janice Rodenburg explores the Dutch connection with New Zealand, as Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands visits New Zealand as a highlight of the events marking the 350th anniversary of Dutchman Abel Tasman's sighting of these shores.
Interview with Dr Ben Slot of the Netherlands National Archives who talks about his research into the character of Abel Tasman and his voyage to New Zealand in 1642.
There are an estimated 70,000 New Zealanders with Dutch heritage. Wellington journalist and author Hank Schouten talks about the reasons for the Dutch migration post-World War II.
He talks about the steps that were taken to ensure the Dutch emigrants assimilated quickly, which had a profound effect on their cultural roots - most children of migrants do not speak Dutch.
Netherlands immigration officer Louis Lefebvre [?] talks about current Dutch migration and several young recent migrants give their opinions.
Netherlands Prime Minister Rudd Lubbers explains the role of Queen Beatrix and the Dutch royal family, and Foreign Minister Hans van den Broek comments about the ties between the two countries.