His mother, Bettie Dickason, had previously said he was living with her as he processed the trauma of his daughters’ murders.
Graham and Lauren Dickason before their daughters Liané, Maya and Karla were killed in September 2021. Photo / Facebook
His family are reportedly delighted that he has found a way to move on.
He has returned to practising medicine and said previously that he had made peace with his life and current position.
His ex-wife admitted smothering their children, but claimed she was so mentally unwell that she could not be held responsible for their deaths.
A jury rejected her defence of insanity or infanticide after a five-week trial in 2023, with Justice Cameron Mander handing down a finite prison sentence of 18 years in June 2024.
Immigration New Zealand confirmed she had been served with a deportation order and would be deported once she had completed her sentence.
Lauren Dickason was convicted of killing 6-year-old Liané, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla at their Timaru home. Photo / Facebook
She was reported to have appealed against her convictions. The Court of Appeal confirmed it had received notice from her lawyers, but no date had been set for any hearing.
Her first official parole eligibility date has been recorded as September 19, 2027.
In September 2024, on the third anniversary of the children’s deaths, a tribute to the girls was posted on a Facebook group made for people who supported their killer.
“My wonderful little girls. It has been three years since I last held you tight and read you stories, tickled your tummies and kissed you all over,” said the message.
“I miss you every single day.
“Love Mommy.”