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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.

04/01/2026

He Pānui Tangihanga:

Tīhei Mauriora. Kua hinga te tōtara i te Waonui-a-Tāne. Tenei te tangi o te ngākau mou kua wehe atu nei i a mātau.

He pouri te ngākau ki te pānui atu kua mate a Desmond Reti-KauKau i te 3rd Hanuere 2026, e 70 ngā tau.

Ka tũ te tangihanga ki Pukemokomoke Marae, Maraenui, Napier ā te Wenerei, 06 Haunere 2026 i te 11:00am.

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our Uncle Desmond Reti KauKau who passed away on 3rd January 2026.

Youngest son of the late Peneamine Tukuora Reti-KauKau and late Turuhira Reti-KauKau (nee Hunia) beloved Brother, Uncle, Papa and friends (with all due respect and aroha too many to name), arohaina, e tangihia nuitia ana e te whānau me nga hoa.

Uncle will lay in state at 42 Venerables Ave, Maraenui, Napier from Monday 5th Jan 2026.

On Tuesday we will take our Uncle to Pukemokemoke Marae, Maraenui, at 10:00am.

Service will be held for Uncle on Wednesday at 11:00am, followed by Cremation at the Hastings Crematorium.

Ka whakaaetia nga mihi aroha ki Michelle and or Alicia Reti-KauKau, 022 474 9361 or 022 1986854.

“Moe mai rā e te Rangatira. Haere atu rā ki te kāinga tũturu mō”

28/12/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

On behalf of the Timu & Sutton whānau

It is with heavy hearts & great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful māmā

“ EVA IWI TIMU “

13.12.1971 - 28.12.2025

Beautiful daughter of the late Brian Te Whiri & Akenehi Timu
Loving Partner to Gordon
Adored Māmā of Shauna Rose & Te Whiri
Precious nanny to Rose (dec), & Te-Ao Marama
Little sister to Bernie, Whetu (dec), Garg, Honey, Brian (dec), Lillian, Pohiri, Babe, Sue & big sister to Carmen
The best aunty, cousin, niece & friend to many

Māmā will lay at 40 Peterhead Ave, Flaxmere til nehu day Wednesday 31st December followed by burial at Te Hauke urupa her final resting place on her dad.

Ngā mihi to all the amazing staff at Cranford Hospice, Hastings who gave our māmā exceptional care from day 1 & our whānau too over the past week.

Koha:
Dadanella Timu
38-9002-0835192-02

Moe mai ra Māmā🕊️🤍

24/12/2025

He Pānui:

" WAZZA"
Warren James Young
4 August 1952 – 22 December 2025

Passed away peacefully with his best friend by his side, surrounded by whanau.
Much loved father of three, treasured grandfather and great-grandfather.
Forever loved and deeply missed by all his family and friends.

On behalf of the whanau we would like to say we are very greatful for the compassion and care everyone has shown in his final days.

Warren is currently now in the care of Childers-Woodgate Funerals Australia.

Private Cremation will be taken place.

17/12/2025

We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe New Year.

It has been a privlege to serve our whanau this year. Thank you for your support, it truly means a lot to our team.

Our office will be closed from 22 December and will reopen on 5 January 2026.

Although our office is closed, we are still available 24 hours, 7 days a week if you need us.

You can contact us anytime on 0800 777 303.

Meri Kirihimete from all of us here at Simplicity Bereavement Services and Aniwaniwa Funerals 🌲

16/12/2025

David Karahui Wharewhiti will lay at Whiti Te Ra Marae from Tuesday 16th December.

56 Maharahara Road
Dannevirke

Burial day will be Thursday, 18th 11:00 am

08/11/2025

He pānui mate nō te whānau Kenrick-Munro

Carlerei Te Ngaio Kenrick-Munro

18/11/1992- 06/11/25

Nōnāpō tae mai ai te rongo kino nei kua ngaro atu a Carlerei Te Ngaio Kenrick-Munro i a tātou. Kua tīhaea rawatia te ngākau, kua taka a roto, he aha rā tēnei mate taurekareka? E noho pōhara mātou tō whānau i tō ngarohanga e te tūngāne. Moe mai ra e te tūngāne ki ngā ringaringa o te Atua.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our brother Carlerei Te Ngaio Kenrick-Munro, youngest son of Jill and Carl Munro.

Karakia tonight 8/11 is at 7pm at Houngarea Marae Pakipaki with poroporoaki Sunday 9/11 at 7pm.

Service to celebrate Carlereis life will be on Monday the 10th Novemover at 11am, from there he will be taken to Pārahaki urupā to lay with his pepi.

If you would like to give a koha please deposit into:
Miss J M Munro
12-3145-0238996-02

If you prefer to give cash this can be given to Te Orora or Amy❤️

01/11/2025

He Pānui Tangihanga:

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Max McGregor on Friday 31st October 2025

Max McGregor
Born in Wairoa, raised in Ruakituri Valley

Father Barry John McGregor
Mother Patrica Waimatoa McGregor nee Te Amo

Brother to Barry, Ange and Theresa McGregor

Beloved Father to children Che, Julian, Leitisha and Fyar

Koro to 17 Moko

Amazing Husband to Anahera McGregor

Best role model to Ash, Bex and Emma and their tamariki.

Max was a hard working humble man that enjoyed everything from whitebaiting, to diving, golf to motorbike riding and everything in between and we honour him in the amazing life he led.

Max will be laying at Te Aranga Marae from Sat 1st November from 3.30pm

Sunday times for Ope
9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
4.30pm

Monday Times
9.30am
11.30am
2.30pm
4.30pm
Poroporoaki 7pm

Tuesday Nehu
11am

Whanau ask that you respect these times to accommodate for them and what they would like to happen.

If you would like to make a koha
A McGregor
06-0645-0486183-00
Ref: whanau name.

Ngā Mihi

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

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Website

http://simplicityhawkesbay.co.nz/

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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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