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Just because we’ve had a few people ask! We still have just a few more Rocky Road left & tickets for the Christmas cake!...
09/12/2025

Just because we’ve had a few people ask!

We still have just a few more Rocky Road left & tickets for the Christmas cake! We will draw the raffle for the Christmas cake at the end of next week. 🎄✨

Rocky Road - $7
Christmas Cake - $2 a ticket

One last big mihi to our amazing florist Fresh Flowers - Kaitaia Who works tirelessly to provide our families with beaut...
05/12/2025

One last big mihi to our amazing florist Fresh Flowers - Kaitaia

Who works tirelessly to provide our families with beautiful floral farewells, who continually shows up for us and always does her absolute best to nail every detail and brief.

We appreciate you so much & thank you for all that you do. 💐💛

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Memorial Service on Wednesday evening. We know this time of year c...
04/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Memorial Service on Wednesday evening. We know this time of year can be especially heavy for many, so it truly meant a lot to share that space, that love, and those memories with you all.

A huge thank you to our celebrants — Shayelah Clark-Hobson, Archdeacon Fran & Reverend Rapiata Hokianga, affectionately known to us as Aunty Connie & Uncle Tony Hassan, and Mr Graeme Baucke. Your beautiful kōrero and the gentle guidance you offered throughout the evening were deeply appreciated.

To our musicians, Jon Pirini & Robin Wells — your music is so beautiful and created such a calming and uplifting atmosphere. We are so grateful for the heart you brought to the service. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.

The amazing Jacqui Steed and her team for always providing all the yummy goodies and lovely refreshments and service, every year without fail.

A special acknowledgment as well to the Far North REAP Road Safety team — ngā mihi mō tō koutou mahi tahi me mātou i tēnei kaupapa, e tino whakanuia ana.

We are truly grateful for all your contributions to making such a beautiful evening for our grieving community.

🕯️🪽🎄

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Geards Funerals

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau TepaniaTEPANIA, Phoebe07.01.1949 – 04.12.2025Phoebe passed away peacefully at Switzer Ho...
04/12/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Tepania

TEPANIA, Phoebe
07.01.1949 – 04.12.2025

Phoebe passed away peacefully at Switzer Home, surrounded by her loving whānau.

Loved by her daughter Lisa and Ross, Blake, James, Brody and the wider whānau.

Phoebe will lie in state in Ahipara from Thursday afternoon until her tangi on Saturday. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the whānau home at 10am on Saturday, 6 December, followed by burial at Te Angaanga at 11am.

The Tepania whānau extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Switzer for their care and support — it has been deeply appreciated.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Kernot Family Margaret Josephine KernotPassed away peacefully on 15 November 2025 ...
03/12/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Kernot Family

Margaret Josephine Kernot
Passed away peacefully on 15 November 2025 at
Jane Mander Retirement Village.
Loved wife of the late Leon Kernot and loved mother of Barry & Ngaire and Jeana (Australia) Grandma to Troy, Adam, Amy, Brad, Kyle and partners and Great Grandma (GG) to her 9 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at St Josephs Catholic Church Kaitaia on Friday 5th December at 11am.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Waaka whānauWAAKA, Brenda Jane (nee Masters)15.7.1960 - 29.11.2025Passed away peac...
29/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Waaka whānau

WAAKA, Brenda Jane (nee Masters)

15.7.1960 - 29.11.2025

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
A loving wife to Ben and a special mum to Clinton.

Brenda will lay in state at her home in Ahipara from Sunday evening until her funeral service on Tuesday.

A service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held at Geards Funeral Home on Tuesday the 2nd of December 2025 at 11am, followed by cremation.

Rest in love Brenda 🕊️

(UPDATED)A bereavement notice for The LateGLEADELL, Adrian (The Pom)Aged 52 years. He will be laying in state at Geards ...
28/11/2025

(UPDATED)
A bereavement notice for The Late
GLEADELL, Adrian (The Pom)
Aged 52 years.

He will be laying in state at Geards Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December where you will be able to come pay your respects. In accordance with Ade's wishes there will be no funeral service held. A private cremation will take place.

Allocated visiting times are as follows:
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm & Wednesday 8am - 4pm

Ade was a much loved and genuine person who loved his friends, his cats and community work.

In lieu of flowers, Please remember and honour him in the way he would appreciate most - donations to be made specifically to the Golden Years Cat Rescue, or please help out by feeding the cat colony behind PAK' n save or at the library.

Rest in Love Ade.🐾

As Christmas draws near, we know this season can be bittersweet for many.It’s a time where memories feel closer, and the...
27/11/2025

As Christmas draws near, we know this season can be bittersweet for many.
It’s a time where memories feel closer, and the absence of loved ones is felt deeply.

Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei pō whakamaumahara - We warmly welcome you to our Annual Christmas Memorial Evening - a chance for our community to come together, remember, and reflect.

If you would like a photo of your loved one included in the slideshow, please send it to us through email, Messenger, or drop it in to us by Monday 1st December.

Event details are below.

All are welcome

Ngā mihi nui,
The Geards Team

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau PeneIt is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved, Mum nan, Great nan and...
20/11/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Pene

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved, Mum nan, Great nan and wife Tunisia Pene

Wife of the late Marsh Pene(snr), Adoring mother of Matu, Marsh, Avalon, Trish, Pita Henrietta and Lisa
Cherished nana of Clendon, Anthony, Harrison, Quayde, Ayla, Shekinah, Cainan, Aimee, Eden, Raechel, Rylee, Nehemaia, Micah, Hebron, Christian, Mikaia, Kaden, Kahurangi, Jade, Leslie, Suzie and Preston.

and all of the Mokopuna

Moe Mai Ra Tunisia

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Knight family, KNIGHT, Alister Montgomery (Monty)Born 13 April 1945 – Passed away ...
20/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Knight family,

KNIGHT, Alister Montgomery (Monty)
Born 13 April 1945 – Passed away 16 November 2025

Survived by his loving partner of 20 years Charmaine.
Treasured dad, friend and Poppa of Karren and Bob O’Carroll, Paula, Adeline and Dion, Kurt and Carter
Cherished friend of Dane, Shannon and Kyle.
Adored Poppa Monty to all his grandchildren.

A private family farewell will be held for Monty at the discretion of his loved ones.

The community is invited to a public memorial at the Te Ahu Centre in Kaitaia on Wednesday, 26 November at 11am, providing a chance for everyone to gather - remember, and reflect together. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Kaitaia Lions Club in support of our local organisations.

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Matich family,MATICH, Ivan Budimir28.10.1939 - 18.11.2025Passed away peacefully in...
18/11/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Matich family,

MATICH, Ivan Budimir
28.10.1939 - 18.11.2025

Passed away peacefully in Kaitaia.
Loving husband to the late Kaye for 61 years.
Beloved Dad and Father-in-law to Sharron & Murdoch, Vanna & Darren, Stephen & Michelle and Chris & Bettina.
Special Pop to Tynan, Jake, Ethan, Alarna Kay and Ari.

"Finally reunited with his beloved KK again"🕊️

Ivan will remain at Geards for those who wish to pay respects from Wednesday 19 November onwards. Viewings by appointment.

A service to celebrate Ivan's life will be held at the Geards Funeral Home Chapel, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia on Monday the 24th of November at 11am.

For all those who wish to join the celebration of Ivan’s life via livestream please follow this link.

https://share.funeral.stream/jbagko

A breavement notice on behalf of The Herdman and Grbic Families HERDMAN, Samuel JamesTragically taken too soon on 14th N...
17/11/2025

A breavement notice on behalf of The Herdman and Grbic Families

HERDMAN, Samuel James
Tragically taken too soon on 14th November 2025
aged 17 years old.

Loved son of Jason and Sharlene, treasured brother of Isabella. Cherished grandson of Eric and Ima, John and Geraldine.

A service for Sam will be held at the Houhora Fishing Club on Thursday 20 November at 11am followed by a private cremation. Family and friends are welcome to join the family to celebrate Sam’s life from 5pm at 4 Doel Road, Waipapakauri. 🕊️🕊️

The family would like to acknowledge the first rescue respondents and the Watson family for your tender care on the beach.

All communications to: inmemoryofsam2025@gmail.com

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