Steph Groen, Babs Steinvoort, and Dray Groen, 2, pictured before they left New Zealand in 2019, after Groen's work visa was declined. As bad as things have been for former Southland tulip grower Stef Groen in the past two years, things are definitely on the up for him back in Holland. Groen shifted to New Zealand in 2005 and moved south in 2013 where he was employed as a manager at the Edendale tulip farm. Under the terms of his work visa then, he could have had the treatment in New Zealand but chose to have it in Holland. They had given up their life in New Zealand, including their home and car, and the prospect of starting their own tulip business.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2020 23:37 UTC