Happy birthday to everyone celebrating recent birthdays.

Ivy McGaughey celebrated her 96th birthday with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who are all very proud of their Nana reaching this wonderful age. Ivy is the daughter of the late Anna and Pyke (James) Peneamene/Benson. Waihao Chairman Graeme Lane presented Ivy with these beautiful flowers. At 96 years of age Ivy is the eldest kaumātua to whakapapa back to Waihao.

Ivy McGaughey on her 96th birthday.

Ivy McGaughey on her 96th birthday.