Olya Nechyporenko, the accomplished Ukrainian model and former spouse of celebrated surfer Koby Abberton, has embarked on a new romantic journey with Australian roofer and entrepreneur, Zach Hansen. This development comes nearly a year after her relocation to Byron Bay with their son, a move that significantly impacted Abberton, prompting public expressions of his distress regarding their child's safety in the area.
Nechyporenko initially offered glimpses of her new partner on Instagram recently, withholding his identity. However, she subsequently unveiled Hansen's name, confirming his role as the founder and director of ZMH Roofing. Her social media posts featured a collection of photographs documenting their recent experiences, including a road trip and intimate moments shared in an elevator. Other images captured Nechyporenko engaging in social activities with her friends, further illustrating the couple's burgeoning connection.
Adding to these revelations, Nechyporenko previously shared images of Hansen on her Instagram Stories. One particular photo depicted her smiling from the back of a scooter, accompanied by her new partner. She reflected on this image as a cherished memory, humorously noting that she "threw him into the deep end after barely knowing each other." Her recollections included an encounter with a local priest, dressing in traditional attire, and participating in a "Melukat ceremony" at a waterfall, involving bathing in flowers and holy water as a gesture of gratitude. Another image, captured by Nechyporenko, showed Hansen on a house porch with a moving truck in the background, a moment she captioned, "Quantum leaped into my dream." When approached for comment, Nechyporenko chose to keep further details of her relationship private, emphasizing her desire for discretion.
The separation between Koby Abberton and Olya Nechyporenko occurred in 2023, with her last appearance on his Instagram feed dating back to a Christmas Day post of that year. Both parties confirmed their breakup in 2025 but declined to provide additional commentary on the dissolution of their marriage. The couple first met in Bali after Abberton moved there in 2011, and they share an 11-year-old son, Makua. Abberton garnered media attention last December when he publicly appealed for assistance in relocating his son from Byron Bay, following Nechyporenko's move there with Makua. This urgent request was made in response to a video showcasing individuals swimming amidst sharks pursuing fish off the Byron coast, leading Abberton to re-post the footage with a plea for someone to retrieve his son. He had previously voiced his profound disappointment over Olya's decision to take their son to Byron, a significant shift from their former life together in Bali.
At one point, Abberton envisioned a large family with Nechyporenko, who is also recognized as a psychologist, accountant, and business owner. In a 2021 interview during his participation in the Channel Seven program 'SAS Australia,' he expressed a desire for four children, aiming to emulate his brothers' family lives, though he acknowledged uncertainty about his wife's aspirations. Their engagement was announced in March 2015, when Nechyporenko was six months pregnant. She joyfully shared the news on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of the couple and the heartfelt declaration, "I want to remember this day forever. My dreams become true. I'm going to be a wife to my best friend. I said YES." Her acceptance followed Abberton's public proposal on Instagram in July 2014, where he conveyed his enduring affection despite any perceived rudeness, stating, "I still love you with your smart mouth more than anything in the world... I'm rude but I know you love bad boys... marry me." Abberton also penned an emotional tribute to Nechyporenko on Facebook when they announced her pregnancy with Makua, crediting her with positively transforming his perspective. He even sought name suggestions from his followers, listing options like Wolfgang Abberton (which his partner disliked), Classic, Legend, Kaos, Storm, Ai, and Chrome. Efforts to reach Koby Abberton for further comment were unsuccessful.
The recent public confirmation of Olya Nechyporenko's new relationship marks a significant chapter in her life, moving forward after her separation from Koby Abberton. Her decision to share glimpses of her romance with Zach Hansen highlights a personal transition, while Abberton's past concerns underscore the complexities of co-parenting and navigating personal changes in the public eye. Both individuals continue to evolve in their personal lives following their amicable split.
