After a successful launch at the NZ Ambassador's residence in June 2003, Kea Netherland's membership has grown to over 600 active members from a range of industries and backgrounds.

There are strong historic links between New Zealand and The Netherlands and Kea's objective is to further build on these strong ties. Through regular events and social gatherings, held mostly in Amsterdam or The Hague, we provide expatriate New Zealanders living and working in the Netherlands with a platform to meet each other and strengthen their connection with New Zealand. Kea also welcomes Dutch residents with a cultural, sporting or business interest in New Zealand.

If you have recently arrived in The Netherlands, feel free to join our group for networking events, and visit www.expatica.nl - this site offers advice and necessary information that will help you get settled here.

Kea Netherlands - Management Group
Andy Sceats (Chairman of Kea Netherlands):
Andy Sceats has been in the Netherlands since early 2003. A dual Dutch/New Zealand Citizen, he has a background in investment banking, and has his own Event Management Company. Andy has a Dutch wife and is extremely passionate about the New Zealand business cause and looks forward to bringing together expat New Zealanders and other friends of the Netherlands at events.
Email andrew@sportsmarkglobal.com or phone +31 630 671 455.

Neil Martin (Kea Treasurer):
Hailing originally from Hastings, Neil has spent the better part of the last three years living and working in Rotterdam. Leaving behind a background in IT operations and consulting in New Zealand, Australia and London, Neil has spent his time in the Netherlands working in the transport finance sector. He recently started as Business Development Manager in the transport finance division of Fortis Bank, having previously occupied a similar role with DVB Bank. Neil's enthusiasm in contributing to the Kea cause stems from his interest in meeting other Kiwis (or those with a passion for New Zealand) that find themselves undertaking interesting and diverse challenges in this part of the world.
Email: message4neil@gmail.com or phone 06 447 89351.

Alison Loeff (Kea Events):
Alison moved from New Zealand to the Netherlands 27 years ago to work in the Amsterdam University Hospital CCU as a nurse. With her Dutch husband and their four children she integrated into local life. Alison is the past President of the Australian and New Zealand Women's Club. Alison established her own relocation business 10 years ago, made easier through her connections in both Dutch and expat society.
Email alrelocation@xs4all.nl or phone 071-579-0591.

Sahna Thomson (Kea Liasion):
After some time working in the banking industry in both London and Sydney, Sahna moved to the Netherlands six years ago to experience "life on the continent". What started as a bit of an adventure has turned into long term stay as Sahna uncovered the diverse challenges of living and working in the Netherlands. In that time Sahna has worked for both ING and ABN AMRO Bank. A long time supporter of Kea Netherlands, Sahna is excited about promoting links between the two cultures, and encouraging new arrivals to Amsterdam to get out and about and make the most of the country however long their stay. 
Email sahnathomson@gmail.com or phone +31 628714159.

Mark Beker
Mark grew up in Tauranga, and decided to study in The Netherlands. He obtained a degree in physics at the Delft University of Technology and is now doing a PhD in Amsterdam. Having thoroughly enjoyed the "Dutch student experience" as an active member in the student community, Mark hopes to promote similar adventures amongst New Zealanders and in particular strengthen academic ties between the New Zealand and The Netherlands. 
Email: markbeker@yahoo.com or phone +31 611247538.

Hamish McCarroll
Hamish has been living in Amsterdam for a number of yearts, having returned to The Netherlands to be with his Dutch partner whom he met on a 2005 university study exchange in Groningen. Hamish works for Fortis Bank in an OTC equity derivative team, and is committed to connecting and promoting the Kiwi expat community in The Netherlands.
Email: hamish.mccarroll@gmail.com 

Grant King (Founder – Advisor to the Board):
As a dual Dutch/New Zealand Citizen, Grant is Director of the Oceania Development Group which operates the New Zealand and Australia Migration Bureau, one of Australia and New Zealand's largest and longest-established visa and migration consulting groups. The group also owns a publishing house, finance company and recruitment agency. Grant's original objective was to develop Kea Netherlands into a successful networking forum for expat New Zealanders and Dutch residents with a cultural, sporting, or business interest in New Zealand. Although now based in London, Grant is a regular business visitor to The Netherlands and remains an advisor to the Kea Netherlands board.