Emma Vandenberg Part 2, Life in New Zealand - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 12th August 2025. Part 2 of 3. Moved from Holland to New Zealand. She lived in Feilding for 18 months then moved to Masterton to be with her sister and brother in law. Worked at a hotel as a receptionist. Some confusion with Dutch English words having a different meaning in New Zealand. Moved to Palmerston North when Frank bought a commercial cleaning company. Gave birth to a son then a daughter. Changed occupation to insurance and lived in Fitzherbert Avenue for 33 years. Daughter’s marriage failed so Emma brought up her grandchildren. They set up an accommodation/restaurant business in Fitzherbert Avenue known as Emma’s Place. A lot of overseas students stayed there. Emma was involved with the Dutch community at Foxton. Many Dutch people came to New Zealand and established farms because land was plentiful and relatively cheap. She has never been without a job or food. She has always done her own thing.
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- August 12, 2025