BATY (née Whati), Meihana Manaakura

Born 21 March 1952 – Passed away 25 April 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the peaceful passing of our dearly loved Meihana — beloved daughter of Te Hira and Maraea (both deceased), cherished wife of Bruce, and deeply treasured mother of Rodney and Roberta, Craig (deceased), Bridget and Chad, Quintin and Melanie, James and Lynette, Leigh and Nikita.

Adored nanny to her many mokopuna and moko tuarua, and a much-loved sister to Te Hira Jnr, Karen (deceased), Thomas (deceased), and Mate (deceased). A proud aunty, whanaunga, cousin and friend to so many.

Ko te whaea, ko te puna aroha – he taonga tuku iho.
Our beautiful mother, the heart of our whānau, has begun her final journey.

A celebration of Meihana’s life will be held at Pickering’s Funeral Services, 62 Marine Parade, Wairoa, at 10.00am on Sunday 27 April 2025. Following this, she will return to her tūrangawaewae at Whāngārā Marae, where her tangihanga will be held at 11.00am on Tuesday 29 April 2025.

In accordance with her wishes, a private cremation will follow.

While at Whāngārā the whānau will be receiving manuhiri at the following times:

Monday 28 April 2025:
9.00am, 11.00am, and 3.00pm

Tuesday 29 April 2025:
9.00am

Koha Details
If you wish to make a koha, please use the details below and include a name as reference:

Account Name: Russell Baty
Account Number: 03-0785-0328101-003

Kua whetūrangitia koe – you now shine among the stars.
Moe mai rā, e te whaea, e te taonga, te pou herenga o tō tātou whānau.
Nō mātou te aroha mutunga kore.