When speaking of long courtships and unusual meet-cutes, there’s perhaps no sweeter than Samara and Fabian Hoekendijk, who first crossed paths in year six when they were 10 years old.
Their friendship lasted through high school, but it wasn’t until a few years later, when a coincidence saw the two enjoying a summer escape in Kaiteriteri, New Zealand, that romance blossomed. In 2023, after three years of dating, it was at this spot where the couple enjoyed their first walk…

