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He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Trethewey, TRETHEWEY, Clifford Terence (Terence or Terry)20.12.1941 - 16.04.2026Cherishe...
17/04/2026

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Trethewey,

TRETHEWEY, Clifford Terence (Terence or Terry)
20.12.1941 - 16.04.2026

Cherished husband of Hiki. Much-loved dad to Piran and Olivia, Tawa and Rachel. Loved Pāpā to all his mokopuna: Maia, Jakey, Gemma, and Lucy. A much-loved brother and uncle to all his Cornish and Kiwi whānau.

Matua Terence is lying in state at Nana Ducky's House -113 Pukepoto Road today, Friday 17th April, until Saturday 18th April. From there, he will make his way back home to 2 Highfields Road, Ahipara, where he will lie until Monday 20th April.

All Friends and Manuhiri welcome.

A service for Terence will be held at 2 Highfields Road, Ahipara, on Monday 20th April at 10am, followed by a private cremation.

Parking instructions:
Kia Ora Whanau,

For Terence’s celebration service at 10AM on Monday, please give yourself plenty of time to get here.

For elderly and people less mobile, drive straight to our home at 2 Highfields where you can be dropped off at the doorstep. The walk from the house down to the garden is a tricky so please take care and have someone with you to help you down.

Parking on Reef View Road is very limited so please park on the ‘ocean side’ of the road to keep the other side clear for traffic.

Ideally most people can park in front of the beach on Foreshore Road and walk up the hill to our home. Whanau will be driving vehicles up and down the hill to help ferry people who want assistance.

We are looking for a Funeral Director and Funeral Directors Assistant - please see below for more information:(Funeral D...
13/04/2026

We are looking for a Funeral Director and Funeral Directors Assistant - please see below for more information:

(Funeral Director)
Make a difference where it matters most in the heart of the Far North.
We are looking for an experienced Funeral Director who can step confidently into the role, work independently, and be a valued part of a, hardworking team.
This is more than a job it’s an opportunity to guide families through one of the most important moments of their lives, helping them create meaningful and personalised farewells.

About the Role:
You will meet with families in their time of grief, support them with compassion and clarity, and lead the planning and delivery of funerals to a high professional standard.
We are looking for someone confident, capable, and grounded, someone who steps up, takes ownership, and doesn’t shy away from responsibility.

What You’ll Bring
• Proven funeral directing experience (must be able to walk in and do the job)
• Empathetic and caring
• Strong, confident communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Physically fit and capable of lifting
• Leadership ability and confidence directing people
• Strong attention to detail and pride in your work
• Good computer and technical skills
• Full driver’s licence with a clean record
• Clean police record
• Excellent personal presentation and hygiene
• Flexibility to work on-call, including nights and weekends

Funeral Director’s assistant
Want a hands-on role that truly matters?
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking assistant to join our Far North team (Kaitaia).
Well-presented and professional
Confident communicator
Physically strong & dependable
Lots of driving + on-call work
Mortuary support & transfers
Must be reliable and able to think on your feet
This role is for someone who shows up, works hard, and takes pride in supporting families and the team.


What We Value
Someone who:
• Takes initiative and ownership
• Supports the wider team and business (including vehicles and facilities)
• Maintains high standards in all areas
• Brings consistency, reliability, and professionalism
If you tick all of these boxes, then apply by sending your CV and cover letter to maryanne@geards.co.nz

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Welsh, WELSH, BarryBarry Welsh will be lying at Waimanoni Marae from Saturday, 11 April ...
12/04/2026

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Welsh,

WELSH, Barry

Barry Welsh will be lying at Waimanoni Marae from Saturday, 11 April until Monday, 13 April 2026.

A church service will be held at 10:00am on Monday, followed by the interment at Waipapakauri Urupā (cemetery) at 11:00am.

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of The Parlour Family, Parlour, John (Gary)Passed away on the 17th of March following a b...
17/03/2026

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of The Parlour Family,

Parlour, John (Gary)

Passed away on the 17th of March following a brief illness in the care of the Switzer Home.
Aged 90.

Loving wife Kate. Children – Ruth, Myra (deceased), Jane, James, Malcolm, Gavin, & Campbell. 17 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren. Graveside service will be held on Friday 20th March at 11am at Waipapakauri Cemetery. Followed by time of remembrance at the Waipapakauri Hotel.

The Family would like to thank the staff of the Switzer Home for all of the love and care during his stay.

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of The Shaw Family, SHAW, Margaret LeonaBorn in Kaitaia on the 28 March 1938Marg passed a...
17/03/2026

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of The Shaw Family,

SHAW, Margaret Leona

Born in Kaitaia on the 28 March 1938
Marg passed away at Switzer Home, Kaitaia in the early hours of 17 March 2026.

Dearly loved soul mate of Jiggs for 75 years. Loved and cherished mum and mum-in-law of Grant and Karyn, Gayle and John, and cherished nana of Deirdre and Nick, Natalie and Liam, and her 6 great-grandchildren.

A huge thanks to the amazing staff of Switzer Home for their dedication, care and respect they showed to Margaret over the past 15 months.

A funeral service will be held at Geards Funeral Home on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 11am followed by a private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Prevention Research would be greatly appreciated and can be made online via their website:
https://dementiaprevention.co.nz/prevent-dementia-donations/

Alternatively, a donation box will be available at the funeral service for those who wish to contribute, and all donations will be forwarded to the organisation.

13/03/2026

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Peat Family,

PEAT, Georgina Tracy

Passed away suddenly at age 57.
She was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be missed.

A graveside funeral service for Georgie will be held on Saturday 14th of March, at 3 p.m. at the Mangonui Public Cemetery.

12/03/2026

Kia ora e te iwi,

We know many whānau have been reaching out regarding Matua Vali Taylor, anei tētahi whakamōhiotanga mō tātou katoa:

Matua Vali remains in our care and is being carefully prepared. Our whānau room is open for anyone who wishes to spend some time there. We expect Matua to be ready around 4 -5:30 pm this evening.

Whānau pani will advise in their own time where Matua Vali will be laying and what the rest of the proceedings will look like.

Nā mātou te hōnore

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Rasmussen Family, RASMUSSEN, Brian William (Raz).Passed away at home in Awanui on ...
10/03/2026

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Rasmussen Family,

RASMUSSEN, Brian William (Raz).

Passed away at home in Awanui on Saturday 7 March 2026, aged 77 years.

Loved husband of Robyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca; Joanne and Jeff; Leonie and Kym; and Todd and Lisa. Cherished Poppa to his granddaughters.

Eldest son of Raymond and Mary Rasmussen.

Big brother of Graham & Lil, Chris & Judith, Kathleen & Gerald, Raymond (d) and Laurie & Shirley.

Brother in law to Francis & Robbie (d), Alyson & Paul, Lorriane & Pete, Christine & Sarn (d), Alex, Miles and Scott & Tracey. Uncle to 67 nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Brian’s life will be held on Friday 13 March at 10.00am at Geards Funeral Chapel, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia, followed by a private interment at Waipapakauri Cemetery.

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Thompson and Taylor Family, THOMPSON, Ronald ArthurBorn 05.03.1933 Mangonui Hospit...
05/03/2026

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Thompson and Taylor Family,

THOMPSON, Ronald Arthur
Born 05.03.1933 Mangonui Hospital.
Died 05.03.2026 Auckland Hospital, suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by family.
Aged 93 years.
Son of Vernon Morris & Violet Lois Emma Thompson.
Much loved brother and brother-in-law to the late Flora & Joe Wilson, the late Ada “Sissy” Henderson, the late Pat Thompson, Elaine Taylor and the late Graham Taylor and all his nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Ron’s life, will be held at The Mangonui Fire Station, on Tuesday 10 th March at 1pm, followed by burial at Mangonui Cemetery.

Rest in love Ron 🕊️

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Travers Family, TRAVERS, Edward Phillips (Ted) 03.05.1937 - 02.03.2026Passed away ...
03/03/2026

A Bereavement Notice on Behalf of the Travers Family,

TRAVERS, Edward Phillips (Ted)
03.05.1937 - 02.03.2026
Passed away peacefully at home.
Dearly loved husband of Sarah for 64 years.

"A husband and dad who was always there for us, he will be sadly missed"

Mass will be celebrated at St Josephs Catholic Church, Thursday 5th March at 1pm. Followed by interment at Victoria Valley Cemetery.
Light refreshments to follow at Victoria Valley Hall, 65 Victoria Valley Road.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Beer FamilyBEER, Joy Passed away peacefully at her home on 23/02/26 age 87. She wa...
23/02/2026

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Beer Family

BEER, Joy

Passed away peacefully at her home on 23/02/26 age 87.
She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Paul Beer, mother to Evan and the late Debbie Beer, Mother-in-law to Michelle Beer and a cherished sister to Ronald, Nola, Janice and Allen. She was a beloved Aunt and a dear friend to the Broadwood community.

A celebration of Joy’s life will be held on Wednesday 04/03/26, at 11 a.m. at Broadwood Hall,

followed by burial at Broadwood Public Cemetery, where she will be reunited with Paul. Always remembered and deeply loved by all who knew her. We find comfort knowing she now blooms in God's eternal Garden.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Curreen Family, CURREEN, Ivo ClivePassed away peacefully on Thursday 19th of Febru...
21/02/2026

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Curreen Family,

CURREEN, Ivo Clive

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 19th of February surrounded by whanau.

Beloved father of Olive Mitchell, Llonia Curreen and Brian Curreen.
Loved Da (Grandfather)of Chynna Jurlina, Annalese Wu, Tineille Wu and Noah Thompson.
Loved Brother to Maisey.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Ivo Curreen will be held on Tuesday 24th of February 2026, 11:00am, at Geards Funerals, followed by refreshments and burial at Kaitaia public cemetery.

Livestream - https://share.funeral.stream/WacmV

A life beautifully lived and now reunited with his parents Olive Curreen, Frederick William, siblings, Dorris, Desley, Ron and Ken, and his little brother John.

Rest in peace our Da 🕊️fly high with freedom wings

The whanau have offered the opportunity for friends to visit Ivo at Geards between 10am - 11am Monday 23rd Feb.

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Kaitaia
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