Tim Hutchins Funerals

07/11/2025

SCHOFIELD, Ema Ramari
05.03.1960 ~ 06.11.2025

Dearly loved daughter to Jack and Hana Waikato (nee Wainohu), mother to Alexandra, Miriama, Marama (deceased) & Romona (aka Mihi).
Dearly missed grandmother, aunt and friend to many.

Ema's funeral service will be held on Saturday 8th of November 2025 at Tim Hutchins Funerals at 9am.
*Please park in the side carparks off Market Street and not on the footpath*

04/11/2025

Tim Hutchins Funerals On Behalf Of The Te Kuru Whānau:

Kua hinga te tōtara, our beloved Uncle and Papa, Johnny Te Kuru , took his last breath surrounded by his whānau. We love you, we celebrate your life, until we meet again, Jah Rastafari!

Johnny will lie at 94 Bledisloe Road Maraenui. The whānau ask that today be for immediate whānau and from tomorrow (Thursday 6th) invite all to come and share their memories in celebrating uncles life.

A funeral service will be held at Bledisloe Road on Saturday 8th November 10am followed by burial at Kahuranaki Urupā, Te Hauke.

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].