Ngā mate
Georgina Hilda Mary (Tilly) 14.05.33-15.01.17
Ngā mihi nunui ki a koutou katoa,
Mummy was the last born of 17 children to Hopene Mason and Rititia Tainui and lived her entire life at Arahura. She was married to Hector Tainui (Spud) for 64yrs and they had one son (deceased) and five daughters. Later in life she attended a Te Hiringa three year te reo course in Greymouth with Ranui Ngarimu as her tutor. As a result, Mummy went on to tutor her own classes at Arahura for three years and then taught beginners at Westland High School using the Te Ātārangi method for 17yrs. Mummy was nominated for a Kingi Ihaka Award and won it for her dedication to te reo – her whānau were so proud of her winning.
Mummy’s whānau wish to thank everyone who sent messages, flowers, made phone calls and attended her tangi – this was a true reflection of her outgoing and caring personality. Aroha nui Karen Coakley.
Georgina Hilda Mary (Tilly).
He pēpi
Te Wherorangi Tainui
Karma Tainui and Kasia Broughton are very proud to announce the birth of their son, Te Wherorangi Tainui born 8 February weighing 9lb 7oz. Nā Poua Hector Tainui and Nana Ngahuia Simon and favourite Uncle Anaru Tainui. (P.S. Anaru wrote this).
Nikau Piripi Tainui-Goodmanson
Proud parents Justice Tainui and Callum Goodmanson are pleased to announce the birth of their baby boy, Nikau Piripi Tainui-Goodmanson, born at 9.09am on 16 February weighing 7lb 6oz. Another handsome mokopuna for Adrienne Tainui, Phillip Sutton, Chris and Laina Goodmanson and Rachel Wright; Pōua nui Alan Tainui and the late Hinemoana Rose Tainui.
Rihari Tuati Faithful Tainui-Simon Winter
Another handsome pēpi arrived into this big world on 22 February – Rihari Tuati Faithful Tainui-Simon Winter weighing 5lbs 12oz to proud parents Dejaleigh Tainui-Simon and Logan Winter, Pōua and Taua – Mitai and Rosemarie Simon, Jamie Winter and Sueanne Wilson.
Jana Arahura Tuhuru
Pōua Paul and Tāua June Tuhuru are delighted to announce the arrival of their third mokopuna, Jana Arahura Tuhuru. Born 27 February 9:02am weighing 6lbs 11oz. Special congratulations to proud māmā Keri Tuhuru née Pomare – daughter of the late Roger and Mata Pomare of Tuahiwi, proud Papa Sam Tuhuru, sister Tayla and brother Mason.
Rā whānau
Nikita Lang, Amber Trevathan, Riley Burke, Alan Russell, Jackie Lang, Gary Lang, Aaron Tainui, Hamiria Hutana, Annabelle Lee-Harris, Rititia Read, Nora McQuarrie, Mahana Coulston, Tyson Hutana, Nadia Tainui, Jackie Curtain, Te Amo Tamainu, Teressa Buckeridge, Judith Stokes, Suzie Gibbs, Nei Meihana, Kaiynah Mason, David Mason, Ayla-Marie Meihana. Aroha mai, rā whānau if I have missed your name, please ring the office so we can add you to the list.