70 years young, Johnny passed peacefully in the excellent care of the team at Gracelands Hastings early Wednesday morning 31 December 2025.
 
Cherished son of the late Hineringa Lena Robinson.  Youngest brother of Crete Thomas (Tom) Robinson and the late Richard Leslie (Birdie) Robinson.  Loved cousin/brother of Minnie Clark.
 
Friday 2 January 2026 at 10am Johnny’s funeral service will be held in the Pickering Chapel, 62 Marine Parade Wairoa.  From there Johnny will travel to Iwitea to be laid to rest next to his mother at Iwitea Urupa.
Hakari will be held at Johnny’s home in Wairoa following his burial
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No Ngati Matawhaiti.  He Morehu.
Ko Takutaimoana te rohe. Ko te Mangai hei tautoko mai aianei, akenei, ae.
 

With deep sadness we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Hanham on 29 December 2025, aged 65.
Hanham was a deeply loved partner, father, and whānau man who will be dearly missed.  He is survived by his partner Te Paea, and his children Cherish, Zahlee, HineAio, Hinetaitapu, Wade, Cj, and Tane.
 
Hanham will arrive at Mohaka Marae at 1.00 pm on Wednesday, 31 December 2025 where he will lie in state for two nights.  The funeral service will be held at 11.00am on Friday 2nd January 2026.  Following the service Hanham will travel to Gisborne for cremation.  Those accompanying him will leave immediately.  Whānau and friends are welcome to remain for the hākari at 1.30pm
 
Arohanui to all who mourn him.  Thank you all for your love and support.

Sunrise 27th May 1955 – Sunset 16th December 2025
  
With the heaviest hearts, we announce the passing of Rihi McKenzie, who departed this life on December 16th 2025.
  
Rihi was a devoted husband to Jan, a loving father to Bradley and Amber-Jane, and a treasured Pups to Lenny. He was a much-loved and respected man, deeply cherished by his wider family, friends and all whose lives he touched.
  
A service will be held at Pickering Funeral Chapel on Thursday, 18th December, at 10am .
 
Following this service, Rihi will travel to Kahungunu Marae, Nuhaka, where he will lay until Saturday, 20th December.
  
On Friday evening, a poroporoaki will be held for family and friends. This will be a time for shared memories and tributes, with the floor open for those who wish to speak.
  
A funeral service will be held at the marae on Saturday at 10am
  
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend and pay their respects as we gather to honor and celebrate Rihi’s life.
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25 February 1958 to 8 December 2025
No more suffering dad.  Cherished and loved by Lyn.  Loving dad to Pamela & Amos, Stephen  & Juliana, Deanna & Mike, Cook & Moa, Mana and Kahurangi.  Loved papa to all his mokopuna and mokomoko, respected uncle to all his nephews and nieces, brother and brother-in-law to many.
As per Pete’s wishes, he stayed with his family last night and will travel to Gisborne today, 9/12 for cremation.
No more lawns dad, rest now. 

Time to hang the tools up bro. 
Brother-in-law who will be missed.  We will look after Lyn, Kiki.
Albert, Kingi, Marshall, Jones, Te Rangi, Panapa, Roberts, and Kaimoana families. 

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 4 December 2025, aged 86.
Loving husband of Kay, father and father-in-law of Martin and Shona, Paul and Kerry, and Leigh and Stu, brother of Warren (dec) and Michael, and much loved grandad of 9 and great-grandad of 5.
A service will be held to celebrate and remember Howard on Monday, 8 December at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Wairoa at 11am followed by interment at Wairoa Cemetery.
​Rest in loving peace.

In Loving Memory of Baby 
Tia-Rose Waimatai Rangimarie King
It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful Baby girl.
Deeply loved daughter of Ngakau King & Dyantae Matairangi-Stewart
Loved sister & forever best friend of  Sky-Lee
Treasured Moko of Tuahine King & Bobbi Manuel, Giovanni Matairangi & Cynthia Stewart
Baby will lie at Taihoa Marae from Friday 5th December, her Tangi will be held on Monday 8th December at 11am. She will then be taken to Gisborne for cremation. 
 We would love to welcome all whānau & friends to join us in paying their respects to our Baby Girl.
 Life has to end, But our Love for you doesn’t my little baby. You will be loved and remembered forever, we are going to miss you so much. Time to rest my baby be free & at peace. 
“Sweet dreams, our darling” 
love mummy & daddy

Sunrise 27.01.1955 – 30.11.2025
 
Passed away suddenly on Sunday 30th November 2025 in Wellington Hospital.
 
Loved Dad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and friend to many.
 
Osborne will be lying at 181 Te Uhi SH2 Wairoa from Wednesday 3rd December, where his tangi will be held on Thursday at 11 am, followed by a private cremation.

Matua, Tama, Wairua, Tapu, me nga Anahera, Pono, me te Mangai ae
Sunrise 28.10.1937 – Sunset 01.12.2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mum, Nan, Aunty Darling and Aunty.
Loving wife of Peta, mother of Raylene, Petarina, Cilla, and Chris.
On 3 December Mum will lie at 2A Mitchell Road, Wairoa where her nehu will be on Thursday 4 December at 11.00am via Te O Tane Road, Hiruharama Urupa, Mohaka.
 

Sunrise 27.3.2008 – 29.11.2025
Loved partner of Valiant, loved mother of Heil-Leo. Cherished and loved daughter of Troy, and Jadey girl. Loved sister of Mersaydez, Ida, Esmay, Virgo, Kinarah, and Pereiha. Loved granddaughter, aunty, cousin and friend to many. Neveah will lie at Te Huki Marae in Raupunga on Tuesday 2 December. On Wednesday 3 December at approximately 11am, she will be taken to lie at Ruataniwha Marae, where her funeral service will be held on Friday 5 December 2025 at 11am following the service she will be taken to Gisborne for cremation.