[1] The ODI series formed part of the inaugural 2020–2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.

[2][3] Originally scheduled to take place in January or February 2022, the tour was moved back slightly due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travelling to New Zealand.

[7] Prior to the international matches, three warm-up games between the New Zealand XI team and the Netherlands were also played.

[16] The series also marked the international retirement of Ross Taylor,[17] who played in his 450th and final match for New Zealand.

[23] Ahead of the ODI series, New Zealand's Mark Chapman tested positive for COVID-19,[24] with George Worker named as his replacement.