Tim Hutchins Funerals

27/10/2025

POMARE, Andrea Kathleen (‘Hoss’; ‘Pet’)
9 Dec 1947 – 25 Oct 2025

Passed unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday 25 October 2025 in Hastings.
Much loved mum of Jason & Craig, mother-in-law to Cherie, grandmother to Lauren & Hayden.
Loved aunty and nanny Pet to the Christy whanau in Haumoana, Pomare whanau in Wairoa, Gisborne, Rotorua, Australia, Beattie whanau in Rotorua and Australia, and ‘John-Boy’ in Huntly.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 29 October 2025,11am at Tim Hutchins Funeral Home, 204 St Aubyn St West, Hastings. Burial service follows at Mangaroa Cemetery, 12:30pm.

A very special thank you to all the wonderful whanau who have rallied around at this very sad time. Our thanks also to the amazing staff at Gracelands Retirement Home in Hastings.

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

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14/10/2025

Tim Hutchins Funerals On Behalf Of The Kennedy Family:

KENNEDY, John Ross (Ross) 5/2/1948 – 12/10/2025 (formerly of Maraetotara)

Much loved and cherished Dad and Dad in Law of Donna, Stephen and Katie and Treena, Poppa to Evie and Charlie and GodPoppa and Great GodPoppa to Amy and Annabel. Dad left us peacefully but unexpectedly on Sunday. We will all miss his great hugs and unwavering support. He was a true friend to many. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten. He has gone to join his love, Yvonne (deceased).

A funeral service for Ross will be held this Friday 17th October 11am at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 817 Gordon Road, Raureka, Hastings. Followed by a private cremation

12/10/2025

He pānui tēnei nā Tim Hutchins Funerals:

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Marvin Guy Abbott 🕊️
It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved Marvin Guy Abbott on Thursday , 9th October 2025.
Sunrise: 23rd August 1949
Sunset: 9th October 2025

Dearly loved and deeply missed by his late wife Eva Maria Abbott, his late son Haira Marvin Abbott, and his children Audrey Abbott, Darryl Abbott, Jared Abbott, and Hector Abbott.
Cherished and remembered always by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

🕯️ Nehu Service Details:
📅 Wednesday, 15th October 2025
📍 Kahuranaki
Marae, Te Hauke
🕚 Service begins at 11:00am
Nau mai, haere mai whānau — please join us as we come together to celebrate Dad’s life, share memories, and honour his journey.
A hākari will follow the service.

Forever in our hearts 🤍
The Abbott Whānau

04/10/2025

Rodney Stuart Winitana (Mac Donald)

Sunrise to sunset
Born 6 March 1965
Passed away on the 3rd October 2025

Loving Partner of Alana Williams
Loving Father, Brother Koro, Uncle.

Rest in forever peace,
Love you always 💕

Rodney is currently laying at 111 Waitangi Road in Waimārama.

His funeral is held on Monday 6th of October 2025 at 11am down Waitangi Road in Waimārama followed by burial at Waimārama Urupā.

01/10/2025

23/09/2025

He Pānui tēnei nā Tim Hutchins Funerals:

Kia whai kororia, hōnore, hareruia, kia Ihoa o ngā mano, Matua, Tama, Wairua Tapu, me ngā Anahera Pono me te Māngai tautoko. Āe. Karanga te pō! Karanga te Ao! Karanga ngā iwi o te motu! Karanga rā, karanga rā!
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Adrienne Denise (Denny) Hesketh.

Loved Daughter of the Late Adrienne Pamela Itirana Paeroa and the Late Syndey Wayne Hesketh.

Loved sister of Wayne (Beau), Jackie, Neville, Tina, Rose and Justine. Cherished mother of Rachel, Tane, Raynor, and Charlie.

Devoted Nanny to Angie, Ahi, Riella-Skye, Bailey, Kahukura and Arora Rose.

Treasured Aunty Denny and friend to many

Denny will be forever remembered for her aroha and her devotion to Takutai Moana Koea.

Denny is resting at 16 Stanley Street, Flaxmere until the service on Thursday.

Church Service & Poroporoaki: Wednesday evening, 7:00 pm, followed by Poroporoaki.

Nehu: Thursday 25 September, 10:00 am at Matahiwi Marae.

20/09/2025

WINITANA, Te Paeoteatua Toimairangi
26.10.1959 ~ 18/09/2025

Dearly loved son of Piki Rauhina Winitana (Te Whaiti) & Wiri Wintana.
Loving brother, father, whānau member & friend to many.

Toi will make his way to Waimarama Marae from Tim Hutchins Funerals today at 4pm (20/09/2025).

A funeral service is held on Monday 22 September 2025 at 11am at Waimarama Marae, followed by a private cremation service at the crematorium.

17/09/2025

Increased probate threshold good news for bereaved families
Families of the deceased will save time and money as a result of changes to probate law and new systems put in place by the Ministry of Justice.

Justice Minister Hon Paul Goldsmith announced on 31 July 2025 that Cabinet has approved an increase in the financial threshold at which the High Court needs to approve the distribution of assets when someone dies, from $15,000 to $40,000.

The threshold was last set in 2009 before the implementation of KiwiSaver. Most estates now include KiwiSaver balances of more than $15,000 which means they have to go through the High Court process. This results in a significant proportion of smaller estates being eaten up in court costs and legal fees.

The increase in the threshold means banks, insurers and others will be able to distribute assets in smaller estates without the relatives and other beneficiaries of the deceased person having to go to the High Court, leaving more of an estate for the beneficiaries.

The change means small, straightforward estates can be quickly distributed without incurring court or legal costs while freeing up valuable High Court time to deal with more complex and higher value estates.

The Law Commission recommended the Government consider increasing the threshold in its review of the law of succession in 2021. Following a 2024 report from Parliament’s Petitions Committee recommending a change, the Minister asked the Ministry to consult with key stakeholders, including the law profession and financial services industry on an appropriate new threshold.

Probate applications are handled by Registrars at the High Courts in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, with administration centrally managed by a team at the Wellington High Court.

The Ministry has recently reviewed its probate processes to ensure applications are handled as efficiently as possible. The Ministry has an internal standard of completing 75 percent of probate applications in 15 working days, and as of June 2025, 89 percent were completed in that timeframe.

This change to the threshold amounts (for sections 65(2) and (5) of the Administration Act 1969) will be in relation to the Administration (Prescribed Amounts) Amendment Regulations(external link) and will come into force on 24 September 2025. Note that the thresholds for section 64(1) and section 64A(3) are remaining unchanged.

You can find full information about probate on the Ministry’s website.

The Minister’s announcement is available on the Beehive website(external link).

The Ministry's briefing, Cabinet paper, Cabinet minute and other related information is available on the Ministry's website [PDF, 1.7 MB].

14/09/2025

Ko Tākitimu me Tainui ngā waka
Ko Ngaruroro me Waikato ngā awa
Ko Taupō-nui-a-Tia te moana
Ko Kahurānaki, Ko Tauhara, Ko Taupiri ngā maunga
Ko Ngāti Mihiroa, Ngāti Hineure, Ngāti Hinerau, Ngāti Mahu, Ngāti Hikawera, Ngāti Mahuta ngā hapū
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu, Ko Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ko Tainui, Ko Ngāti Hāmoa ngā iwi
Ko Mihiroa, Ko Taraia, Ko Waipāhīhī, Ko Tūrangawaewae ngā marae
Ko Mohi, Ko Hape, Ko Rutene, Ko Clarke ngā whānau

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we share the loss of David Higbee Clarke
Sunrise 16 March 1963
Sunset 12 September 2025

Beloved first born of the late Robert Lui Clarke and Mārata Veronica Clarke.
Loved brother to Robert (deceased), Louis, Mabel, John and
Rīhi-Elizabeth.
Loved and cherished by all his aunties, uncles and cousins.
Loved by his nephews and nieces, Learna-Rīhi, Crystal-Lee, Alistar, Veronica, Dante, Lawrence, Adonis and moko Ruka, Reihana, Reggae, Reign, Blake, Hibiscus Rose and Robert.

David, named after the first born of his nanny Mangu Eraita Nohopapa Clarke (nee Rutene) and grandpa Ualesi Clarke. David, one of their cherished mokopuna had the privilege to spend his early years of life around his nanny and grandpa. David, te mātāmua and gentle giant to all his siblings, cousins, nephews, nieces, aunties and uncles from his Clarke, Rutene, Hape, Mohi whānau in Kahungunu and Tūwharetoa.

David, a quiet reserved person who preferred to be alone, lived most of his life on walkabouts and was kind hearted, gentle, loving, street smart and a generous giver of bear hugs, cheeky quips, laughter and smiles and will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him.

David will lie at the Tim Hutchins Funeral Home (204 St Aubyn Street West, Hastings) on Tuesday 16 September from 2pm for whānau and his closest friends to be with him throughout the day and then karakia at 5.30pm. Contact Liz on 021 029 44024 with any queries or the office on 06 870 6228.

Wednesday 17 September, 1pm will be the service to celebrate David’s life at Tim Hutchins Funeral Home followed by a private cremation. A livestream link for the service will be available soon. Koha can be deposited to Clarke Family Events (Trust accounts) 03-1394-0013123-002.

Mā te Atua koutou, e tiaki, e manaaki me atawhai, te whānau Clarke

12/09/2025

Tuatua Tumatetenga
Turia (Barbie) Jane Ngauora
21 January 1970 - 12 September 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Turia Ngauora. She passed away peacefully, at Hawkes Bay Memorial Hospital, on Friday 12 September, surrounded by the love of her family.

Much-loved daughter of the late Miimetua and Turia Ngauora (née Ngamata).
Cherished mother of Devotion-Leigh Unuia and Ansen Mafiti.
Treasured Nan Nan of Ariki Manai and Avia Jane.
Precious sister of Luella and Francis, and adored aunty to June, Xellma and Xavier.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and all who had the privilege of sharing in her life.

Tuatua aka kite no te tumatetenga

Church Service
Sunday 14th September at 11am
Tim Hutchins Funerals
204 St Aubyn St West

Family Service
Monday 15th September at 6pm
Elevation Centre
114 Karamu Rd North

Final Funeral Service
Tuesday 16th September at 10am
Elevation Centre
114 Karamu Rd North

Burial to follow at Hastings Cemetery
Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings

Thank you to everyone who has asked about giving tikiro/koha via online banking. This can be made to:

Luella Ngauora
11-6439-0478446-55
Please remember to reference you family name.

For any enquiries contact Boi Daniel 0274198682

Kia Orana e Kia Manuia