ATKINS, William Aparaima (Black)

1 September 1956 – 10 April 2026 
 
Dearest partner to Lilian.  Loving father to Bullet (William) Nicola, Rawiri, Anaru + Ariana and dearest brother to Chooky, Stu, Wes, Johnny and Shona.  Loving Kōkō to Makere, Chinook, Tana, Mia, Kyon, Moetu, Kiara, Aria + Kawai.
 
It is with great sadness that we announce William passed away peacefully at home on 10 April 2026.
 
William will lie at Tane-nui-a-Rangi Marae (Nuhaka) until Monday, 13 April 2026 where his funeral service will be held at 11am, followed by burial at Te Mimi o te Hiki Urupa.