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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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After a life-changing concussion, Marinella van den Hoven moved from Amsterdam to Auckland's Waitākere Ranges for a calmer life to aid her recovery.
She and her partner are renovating a small 1940s bach on a quarter-acre property with native bush. They are doing much of the DIY work themselves, aiming to restore the home's character. Their goal is to create a personal haven focused on well-being and happiness, rather than resale value, documenting their journey on Instagram.
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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