In February 1944, they moved to Katikati in the Bay of Plenty. In 1948, they moved to Canterbury. Her husband worked at Firestone (now Bridgestone) in Papanui and in the evenings and weekend, built their house in Kaiapoi, where land was cheaper.
In February 1944, they shifted to Katikati within the Bay of Plenty region. In 1948, they relocated to Canterbury. Her husband worked at Firestone (now Bridgestone) in Papanui and during evenings and weekends, built their house in Kaiapoi, where land was less expensive.