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Āniwaniwa Funerals T/A Simplicity Bereavement Services

0800 777 303

Napier Office
60 Munroe Street

Hastings Office
108 Alexandra Crescent

We have been serving the Hawkes Bay community since 2013 and we believe that we have something special. We are passionate about the responsibility we have for caring for loved ones, and guiding their families. Helping families celebrate the lives of their loved ones has given us an opportunity to acknowledge the close community ties that New Zealanders share.

23/10/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

Thursday, Eugene will be taken to 1734 State Highway 2, Poukawa, Te Hauke where friends and family are welcome.

Friday 11am leaving Te Hauke for Taihoa Marae, Wairoa.

Funeral day service, Sunday 11 am, Burial Urupa Te Rakaiputara, Kiwi Road, Wairoa.

All are welcome to come pay their respects.

Koha Account
Haare Waaka and Hina McGregor
03 0785 0354756 025

14/10/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved father, Fred Hakiwai. The eternal love of Annabel Hakiwai, son of Runui and Anne Hakiwai. Father of Tamanuhiri Russell, Moana Hakiwai and Tuahine Hakiwai. Papa to Daphne, Kaya, Jordyn, Taylor, Te-Amaia and Tipani-Moana, and a loving uncle and friend to all.

A hardworking, humble man who dedicated his life to his whānau and those he loved.
Dad, your strength, love, and wisdom will forever guide us.

Now reunited with your beloved wife together again in eternal peace.

Dad is now at Omahu Marae, until his final karakia at 11am on Wednesday 15 October.

Tangihanga: Mon - Wed, Omahu Marae

Karakia & Poroporoaki: 7pm Tuesday

Rã Nehu: Omahu Marae, Wednesday 15 October 11am

Wãhi Nehu: Te urupã o Moteo

Koha: M Hakiwai 38-9015-0654876-00

14/10/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

On behalf of the Taunoa whānau

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful

“Jennifer (Jen) Ramona Taunoa”

Sunrise: 01/02/2000
Sunset: 13/10/2025

Youngest daughter of June and Paul Taunoa
Sister to Trish, Phillip, Stacey, Michelle and Paul
Favourite aunty to Shaquan, Kaea, TK, Maaria, Roameo, Mia and MJ
Best Godmother to Mia Samuela
Beloved Moko, niece, cousin and friend to many

Jen is currently laying at
1002 Duke Street, Mahora,Hastings.
All are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Church service will be held at 6pm Tuesday and 6pm Wednesday followed by Poroporoaki.

Anyone is welcome to say their last goodbyes at home on Thursday 16th October.
A service to celebrate her life
will be held at the Hastings Crematorium
204 Orchard Road, Camberely
1pm Sharp.

Please join us for a Hakari at 3pm (1002 Duke street, Hastings)

Koha details:
Stacey Taunoa
02-0836-0309681-010

You have left the biggest hole in our hearts, especially in the hearts of mum and dad, the ache of losing you is beyond measure. We will miss your presence, your laughter, your love and quirky random ways every single day.
We love you our Jen!!

24/09/2025

Wishing the Hastings West Ross Shield team all the very best for their 2025 season! We’re proud to be supporting such a talented and hardworking group of players. Go out there, give it your all, and enjoy every moment 🏉

12/09/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

Te Whata-Hanita, Raumahoe Rose

Dearly loved wife of the late Harry Te Whata and the late Alan Peeti.

Youngest daughter of Waengarangi Hanita and Rangi Karaitiana. Whāngai daughter of Raumahoe Te Rangi
Sister of Pine Morris, Natalie Snee, Mereana Hanita, and Waengarangi (Sonny) Hanita

Much loved auntie of all her nieces, nephews, moko and mokomoko.

Rose will be at her home 177A Nelson Crescent, Napier until 11.30am Saturday 13th September. From there Rose will taken to Rakautātahi Marae, Snee Road, Takapau until her service at 11.00am followed by burial at Kaikanohi Urupā on Monday 15th September.

Koha:
Mrs R Te Whata
01-0646-0266561-50

31/08/2025

We had the privilege of attending the powerful Tangihanga show, a one-woman performance by the incredible Kristyl Neho. The show follows a grieving whānau and the journey of how they send off their father, a moving portrayal that truly touches the heart.

We were also lucky enough to host a small stall, answering questions from the audience about Tangihanga and sharing in the kōrero.

This is a national tour, and today is her final 2 shows in Hastings. If you’d like to experience this beautiful and powerful performance, you can grab your tickets here:

👉 https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2025/aug/tangihanga-hastings

A big thank you to Kristyl and her amazing team for having us.

21/08/2025

He pānui tangihanga:

🌺 In Loving Memory of Our Beautiful Siena Violet Munro 🌺

With broken hearts, we share the passing of our Mum, Aunty, Nanny and Sister - Siena Violet Munro. Born 01/02/1948 and was called home on 21/08/2025 at Cranford Hospice, Hastings, aged 77 years, after a long and courageous journey with cancer.

A precious mother to Saint, Tui, David, Jack, and Woody, and a dearly loved Aunty and Whāngai Mum to Crystal, Siena faced her journey with incredible strength, grace, and unwavering love for her whānau. Her aroha, courage, and laughter touched so many lives and will never be forgotten.

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective.

Siena drew strength from her whānau and gave strength to all around her.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

Funeral Details:
Siena will lay at home tonight surrounded by her immediate whānau. She will then make her journey to Te Aranga Marae on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 11am.
Her final service and cremation will be held on Monday 25th August 2025 at 1pm at The Hastings Chapel and Crematorium.

Rest now in the arms of our Lord, Siena. You fought the good fight with courage and dignity. Your legacy of strength and aroha remains with us all.

For those wishing to support the whānau during this time, koha can be made to T Tiatoa at the following account: 03-1399-0187974-03. Your aroha and generosity are greatly appreciated.

Arohanui x

18/08/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

Timoti Winitana

Service is held today, Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 11am in the chapel. Following which, dad will be cremated.

Hastings Crematorium
204 Orchard Road
Camberley
Hastings

All are welcome to attend the service and then refreshments back at dads.

17/08/2025

He pānui tangihanga:

Tom Mulligan
Cherished husband of the late Pikihoro Mulligan (nee Otene)

Much loved and adored father of Sonia, Beryl, Take and Andrew.

Popa of Shaun, Georgia, Kylie, Iverleen, Jonnell, Stacey and the late Clifford and Thomas and Popa to his Great Mokopuna.

Dad will arrive at Matahiwi on Monday, 18th August at 11 am and will lay at Matahiwi until Thursday, 21st August. Service will start at 12 pm.

“Sleep with the knowledge your legacy is eternal”

Koha details:
Andrew Mulligan
02 1245 0785197 001
Cooperative Bank

15/08/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

We sadly announce the passing of Marianne Paku .

Sunrise: 18 August 1936
Sunset: 14 August 2025

Beloved sister of the late Tom, Joe, Windsor, Herman, Milton, Sandy, Hinemoa, Heki, Desima, David, Tupai, and Hine Aroha.

Treasured sister of surviving brothers Charlie and Tane.

Much loved mother of Fiona, Melanie, Virginia, and Blanche.
Loved nanny to her many mokopuna.

Nanny Marianne will be lying at her home, 13 Station Road, Whakatu , from today, Friday 15 August 2025 .

She will travel to Ruahāpia Marae tomorrow, Saturday 16 August 2025 .

Further details for the whakatau will be posted.

Marianne will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Koha can be made to: ANZ 06-0645-0430227-00 ‒ B. Paku .

Moe mai rā, e te māreikura, hoki atu ki te kāinga tūturu mō te tangata, ki ō tātou tini mate kua whetūrangitia.

04/08/2025

He whānau pānui:

Memory Margaret “Marg” Karekare (nee Hawkins)

Sunrise 21st August 1956
Sunset 4th August 2025

No more mamae our nan.

Daughter of the late Edward “Boy” Hawkins & Tiniroa Tiniwa “Gene” Hawkins

Treasured sister to Edward, Paku, Te Ranga (dec), Josephine, Junior, Brenda, Fern, Heather, Erueti and loved by all her brother and sister in-laws.

Beloved wife of the late Samuel Karekare

Cherished mother to Priszillia, Johnine, Tiriata, Mark, Shontelle and Eternity

Aunty Marg to many of her nieces & nephews.

Loving nan to all her mokos and many mokomokos

Marg will lay at Mangaroa Marae until Thursday 7th August. We will have church at 9am before Hakari at 10.30am.

Her mokos would love to welcome you all to join us before we take our nan back home to Waihua where she will forever rest

EBGH, ALL DAY EVERY DAY
Mō ake tonu atu ❤️

04/08/2025

He Whanau Pānui

Kia ora e te Whanau

ROLAND TOATAUA EPPS (ROLLY)

Sunrise 28/01/50 - Sunset 02/08/25 🕊

On behalf of the sons of Roland Epps we are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our dear Uncle Roland (Rolly) Epps.

Poroporoaki at 6pm tonight at Kohupatiki.

Tangihana Tuesday 5th August
11am at Kohupatiki Marae, Farndon Road, Clive.

Hirani Bailey Epps is collecting koha on behalf of our whanau pani. Any koha can be paid online to the below and kai dropped to Kohupatiki Marae, Farndan Road, Clive.

Acct name: H N Gear
Acct: 12-3145-0276693-00

Anō ko kopu ka rere i te pae. ✨️
Least you be like Venus twinkling in the heavens.

Ngā mihi te whanau pani Epps x

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Simplicity is owned and operated by the Murray family. Now fourth generation funeral directors, the Murray family have owned and operated funeral homes throughout New Zealand for over 40 years. We have been serving the Hawke’s Bay community since 2013 and we believe that we have something special. We are passionate about the responsibility we have for caring for loved ones passed, and looking after and guiding their families.

Helping families celebrate the lives of their loved ones has given us an opportunity to acknowledge the close community ties that New Zealanders share.

Qualified, knowledgeable and well-experienced, we are here to assist and guide.

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