​Passed Peacefully, surrounded by family on April 17th. Dearly loved wife of Glenn Mckinnon (Dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of: Lorn Mckinnon & Lisa Wise; Kirsty & Ken Shaw; Greig and Charlie Mckinnon. Cherished grandmother and grandmother in-law to: Ana & Jono Zaloumis; Sam Shaw; Jock & Laura Shaw; Sarah Mckinnon, and Rhys Mckinnon. Adored Great Grandmother of Hunter, Finn, Indigo, Remi and River. A dear friend to many. Details to follow. 
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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. 

Sunrise 01/06/1955 - Sunset 09/04/2026.
 
It is with the heaviest heart and greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved taonga.
Deeply loved wife of Blackie (Mervyn). Cherished mother of Wayna.  Beloved Grandmother of Zephyr, Te Atua O Atapo, Jahzaira, Te Roi O Te Whenua (dec), Zydane, Serenity and Thomas Jnr.
 
Mary will be lying at 28 Queen Street from Saturday April 11th where her funeral service will be held on Tuesday 14th April at 10am followed by her burial in the Wairoa Lawn Cemetery.
After she is laid to rest we welcome you all to our home to share memories and laughter over light refreshments.
 
Rest in eternal love with our Tipuna Mum, you will be greatly missed by many.
Moe mai ra.

It is with the heaviest heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunty, Cousin and Friend.
 
A service will be held at the Pickering Chapel on Thursday, 9/4 at 2:30pm and then on Friday, 10/4 at 8am she will travel to Te Reinga marae where her funeral service will be held at 2pm, followed by her burial at Te Reinga Urupa.

Please find following, the livestream link for her service:  https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc3NTYxNzM2MDIwMTQ5ODQmb25lcm9vbS1hZG1pbiZjb3B5X2xpbms=
 
If anyone would like to send koha please send to:
Account Name: M P Latavao
Account Number: 06-0569-0944516-00

It is with saddened hearts we wish to inform everyone of the passing of both our parents. 
 
Sallyona (Sally) Drysdale née Lewis. 
Sunrise:  Summer 1954 – Sunset:  Summer 2025.
Loved wife, mum, nan and big nan.
 
Robert (Bob) Burnley Drysdale
Sunrise:  Summer 1951 – Sunset Autumn 2026
Loved husband, dad, papa and big pa.
 
It was mum and dad’s wishes that their funerals be private.  They are both at peace, lying in Te Reinga Urupa together forever.  We would like to thank whanau and friends for the koha, kai, awhi and aroha given.
 
☪️ Matua Tama Wairua Tapu me ngā Anahera Pono me te Mangai Ae 

24 January 2026 - 25 March 2026 
 
Deeply loved and adored daughter of Chris Whaanga and Charlee-May Rangiwai, precious little taonga to "Nanny Wairoa" Margaret Hauwai, and cherished baby sister to her eight big brothers. From the moment you were here, you filled our world with a love so pure and unconditional. Though your time in our arms was far too short, you will remain in our hearts forever.
Our baby will lie at 12 Sydney Street, from Friday 27/3 at 3pm where the funeral service will be held on Monday 30th March at 10am, followed by burial at Nuhaka Public Cemetery.
 
Sleep peacefully, our precious darling. Rest eternally with your papa and cousins. 
Rest eternally with Papa Terrence and your cousins.

Sunrise:  20/02/1963
Sunset:  13/03/2026
Loved wife of the late Gerald Watson.  Daughter of Ihipa and the late Paku Te Rangi.  Sister to Hac & Jac Te Rangi, Chris & Troy Robinson, Bill Te Rangi, and the late Soss & Araina Te Rangi.  Her fashion sense will be dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and Affco family.
As per Tarnz wishes, a private funeral has been held.  She was laid to rest on 14/03 at Waihua Urupa.
 

Suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, 4 March. Aged 52 years.
Adored wife of Eric. Loving and proud mother of Paige and Braedon, and mother in law of Cameron. Cherished daughter of Laurie and Marie Hellyer (both dec), and daughter in law of Mike (dec) and Jill Rangi.
Loved sister and sister in law of Dave and Karen, Stephen (dec), Debbie and Tony, Judy and Felix, Linda and John, Bryan and Ngaire, and Kirsty and Aaron. Dearly loved twin sister of Ann-Maree, and sister in law of Mark.
A beautiful aunty, cousin, niece and friend, who fought bravely and is now at rest. As per Tracey’s wishes, a private ceremony has been held.

Sunrise 15 March 1940 - Sunset 10 March 2026
 
Our beautiful mum and nan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving whanau.
Treasured wife to Albert (dec).  Cherished and loved mum to James (dec), Ahenata, Lesley, Hawaiki, Sonny and Jonathon.  Proud nan and great-nan to all her mokopuna.  Much loved daughter to James Mikaere (dec) & Elizabeth Turner (dec).  Loving sister to Danny and Delia.
Mum will lie at 2801 SH 2 Nuhaka with whanau from Wednesday, 11 March 2026 where we will hold a church service at 6.30pm, all welcome to attend.  She will travel to Whakaki marae on Thursday, where her funeral will be held on Friday at 11am followed by her burial in Paurewa Urupa Whakaki, with our dad and brother.

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