TAURIMA, Matariki (nee Campbell)

He aitua, he aitua!
E tangi aroha ana te ngākau
Mo taku kuia Rangatira
It is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mum, Matariki Taurima (nee Campbell). On Friday 24th  April 2026, mum passed peacefully and was surrounded by her children and her siblings.
He uri ia nō Ngāti Rongomaiwahine. Daughter of Thomas Eraihia and Molly Campbell (nee Poipoi).
She had a big whānau who loved her dearly. And as we reflect on her life, we know she felt privileged to not only be known as a mum and nan, but also a great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother.
This included being a beloved mother of Lesley and Nolan(Choc) Burnett, Una and Alistair, Fiona and Harry Boxall, Julian Taurima and Sophie Hura, Vernon Taurima, and Audra and Kelvin Brown.
Sister to Gladys (dec), Huiarangi (dec), Julia (Poto)(dec), Isaac(boy)(dec), TeHere (Peanut,Billy)(dec), Violet (dec), George (Dordie)(dec), Tommy (dec), Ester (dec), Sonia, Airini, Kenross, Tai, Mahara (dec), Doreen, and Kaydawn (Min).
And much loved nana to Tony Campbell, Airini-Zoy and Nolan Burnett; Isaac and Maehe Austin; Brianna, Edward and Liam Boxall; Peta, Te Paea, Kiwa-Lee, Campbell and Te Rangitere Taurima; and Shawn Dickson and Stevie-Ray Jury.
She was the quiet strength of our whānau and although her place can never be filled, we know that she lives on in her children and mokopuna. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday 28 April 2026 at Tuahuru marae, Mahia at 11am followed by interment   Ruawharawhara urupa, Opoutama.