Passed away peacefully on 18 July 2025 in Taupo, aged 96.  Respected and much loved by his close family and extended family.  John had strong Wairoa links and involvements.  He will be missed by those close to him.  A celebration of life will be held on the 14 August 2025 at 1pm, at the Founders Remembrance Chapel, 117 Ricket Street, Taupo .

Please find following, the livestream link:  ​Link: https://www.taupofuneral.co.nz/

Bright Light 27th February 1994
Went Out 18th July 2025
 
Freakin Legend to her Dad, and Mum’s Baby.
Loved and missed Sister to Trident.
Going to be badly missed by Shanty, Eli, Gage, Kitana – Rose.
Daughter to all her aunties and uncles.
Awesome Gossiper to all her Cousins
Moko of Charlie and Senga Kaimoana (dec) and Jack and Myra Albert (dec)
 
Will arrive at Kopu Rd 19th July 2025 late afternoon. 

Family and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects during the following times:

Sunday/Monday
10.00am to 12.00pm
3.00pm to 4.00pm

​Noel, Spock and Trident - you are welcome to visit during these hours too.

Tuesday
A private farewell will be held for Cherokee before she leaves at 10am to make her final journey to Hawke's Bay, where a private cremation would be held.

Koha Details 
C Kaimoana 
11 6479 0076572 030 

Thank you for your love and understanding.

It is with great sadness that we advise the sudden passing of our beautiful Mum on Thursday 17th July 2025 and just an update over the next couple of days. We truly appreciate your love, patience, and support as we navigate this deeply emotional time together.
 
We are currently at home with mum, where we will spend one more precious night with her.
 
On Saturday at 12pm, we will take her to Te Huki Marae, where she will rest for her final night surrounded by whānau and aroha.
A church service will be held at 6pm, followed by the Poroporoaki.
 
Mum’s Nehu will take place on Sunday at 11am at Te Huki Marae. After the service, we will make our way to Arakinihi Urupā, where she will be laid to rest with her beloved parents and siblings.
 
We warmly welcome you all to join us in these final days as we honour and farewell our cherished mum. Your presence, love, and support mean the world to us.

Tena tatau,
 
He panui aitua tenei. Kua hinga to tatau teina, tuakana a Reremoana Cairo Houkamau, aka Mo.
 
Eldest mokopuna of Petera Te Hiwirori Maynard and Reremoana Te Orihau Maynard (nee Watson), and mokopuna of Te Rangiuia (Sugar) Houkamau and Te Amohaere Houkamau (nee Mc Clutchie.
 
Loving mum to James William. Nanny Mo to Tristan James Smith-Houkamau, Ahumairangi Huria Harris-Houkamau, Kahutia Te Ua Harris-Houkamau, Kaleb and Renee Rose (Missy Moo).
 
Eldest sister to Te Reo Anita Gerrard, Huna Bill, Donald (The Rock)(Dec), Cheryl Tanya, Gene Irene Farr (Dec), Kerrie and Tracy.
 
Mo passed peacefully at her home in Wairoa surrounded by her loving whanau 6:15am 17 July.
 
She will return to her home, 11 Kowhai Place, Wairoa on Friday 18th July at 10.30am. There will be a service at 7pm, followed by the Poroporoaki.
 
She will then leave her home on Saturday 19th July at 10.30am and make her way to the War Memorial Hall, 103 Queen Street, Wairoa, for an 11am service.
 
At 1.00pm she will travel to Evan’s Funeral Service, Gisborne, for a short service before cremation.
 
Nau mai, haere mai. Piki mai, kaki mai.

Livestream link:  https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc1Mjc5ODQ1OTE2ODc4NzEmb25lcm9vbS1hZG1pbiZjb3B5X2xpbms=

15.8.1930 – 8.7.2025
Beloved husband of the late Louise.
Loving father of John and Penny, Andrew and Elaine, and Gavin and Selina.
Moved loved Grandfather to Graham and Rochelle, Zachary and Lei, Maggie, Claire, Annabel, Peter, Liam and Brianna.
Loved Great Grandfather to Riley and Henry.
A service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held at the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Napier on Saturday 12 July 2025 at 11am, followed by interment at Western Hills Cemetery, Clyde Jeffery Drive.
All tributes or messages to The Cook Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140

Passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Bramlee House, Mary Doyle, Havelock North.
Adored husband of Mavis (dec), much loved Dad of Yvonne and Ron (Janes), and Mark (dec).
Treasured Toetoe to Joanna, Michelle and Daniel Payton, and Richard and Alice, and his 7 great-grandchildren.
A private family celebration will be held.

1 March 1955 - 3 July 2025
 
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving brother who died in Blacktown Hospital, Australia.
 
The eldest child to Dave and Tuini (Fanny) Te Amo (both dec).  Beloved dad to Kelly, Matthew, Paul (dec) and Christina  A BIG brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many.  
 
A service will be held at Aranui Marae when Puhi returns to NZ.  We will let you know when this will be happening.