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John van Leeuwen

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In this interview for Echo Radio, John van Leeuwen describes his experiences on emigrating to New Zealand in 1953.

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Redmer Yska, Dutch – Settling in, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/speech/832/john-van-leeuwen (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Redmer Yska, published 4 March 2009, updated 1 August 2024.