Author: Allan Pickering

“Kōnohi noa te tini, te manoMatawaia ngā kanohi e…” Kua hoki ki Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangirau tō tātau taonga.

20 May 1997 – 23 May 2026 He aitua, he aitua! It is with the deepest heartache that we announce

18/01/38 – 19/05/26  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Davida Hannah Lewis. Daughter of William

19 April 1951 – 11 May 2026 Very dearly loved husband of Anne.  Cherished father of Cherie Joy Hodder and

Sunrise: 23 May1955 Sunset: 10 May 2026 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Your hands built a life

Passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday 3rd of May aged 87 years old. Treasured husband to Sheryl (dec). 

Passed away peacefully at home aged 65 on 3 May surrounded by family.Much loved Father, Grandad, Partner and Friend to

Aged 78 Years. Passed away peacefully at Ascot Park Retirement Village on the 21st April 2026. Loved Dad of Julie,

He aitua, he aitua!E tangi aroha ana te ngākauMo taku kuia RangatiraIt is with the greatest sadness that we announce

Passed Peacefully, surrounded by family on April 17th. Dearly loved wife of Glenn Mckinnon (Dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law

1 September 1956 – 10 April 2026  Dearest partner to Lilian.  Loving father to Bullet (William) Nicola, Rawiri, Anaru + Ariana

Sunrise 01/06/1955 – Sunset 09/04/2026. It is with the heaviest heart and greatest sadness that we announce the passing of

It is with the heaviest heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister,

It is with saddened hearts we wish to inform everyone of the passing of both our parents.  Sallyona (Sally) Drysdale

24 January 2026 – 25 March 2026  Deeply loved and adored daughter of Chris Whaanga and Charlee-May Rangiwai, precious little

Sunrise:  20/02/1963 Sunset:  13/03/2026 Loved wife of the late Gerald Watson.  Daughter of Ihipa and the late Paku Te Rangi. 

Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, 4 March. Aged 52 years.Adored wife of Eric. Loving and proud mother of Paige and

Sunrise 15 March 1940 – Sunset 10 March 2026 Our beautiful mum and nan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded

Jacqueline will lie at Iwitea Marae until her funeral service on Monday, 9 March 2026 at 11am.

It is with a heavy heart we advise the peaceful passing of Phillip (Phil) Joseph O’Brien on 3rd March 2026.