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A concussion upended her city life. Now she’s rebuilding a forgotten bush bach, and herself
A Dutch expat rebuilding a tiny Waitākere bach says nature helped heal her after a devastating concussion.
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Dutch expat Marinella van den Hoven found healing from a severe concussion by moving from Amsterdam to the Waitākere Ranges. The busy city environment hindered her recovery, prompting a move to New Zealand for a calmer, nature-focused lifestyle.
She and her partner purchased a neglected 1940s bach on a quarter-acre of land. They are undertaking a DIY renovation to restore its character and create a personal sanctuary, documenting the journey on Instagram. This project has been instrumental in her recovery.
Marinella and Bronson are doing most of the grunt work themselves. Photo: Marinella van den Hoven
Marinella van den Hoven at home in the Waitakere cottage she is renovating with her partner Bronson Wilson. Photo: Marinella van den Hoven
The cottage is surrounded by garden and native bush. Photo: Marinella van den Hoven
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