Vale: Dr William James (Bill) Ballantine MBE QSO 1937-2015

21:18 Tue, 27 Apr

Hundreds gathered in the Leigh Hall to pay their last respects to marine conservation champion Dr Bill Ballantine MBE QSO on November 11. The long-time...

Vale – Diana Moore

09:00 Sun, 21 Mar

Diana Moore with husband, Richard. Artist Diana Moore died peacefully, aged 59, at her home in Maungaturoto last month. Her husband Richard, and daughters, Jess...

Former Rodney midwife’s life celebrated

10:00 Tue, 2 Mar

Former Rodney midwife Glenn Hoare. Right, Glenn Hoare with great grandson Chance Breading. A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church, Centreway Road,...

Vale – Kelvin Schedewy

09:20 Wed, 3 Feb

Kelvin Schedewy The Puhoi community lost a rangatira last month when Kelvin Schedewy died peacefully at home after a long illness. He was aged 87...

Vale – Heather Metcalfe

13:52 Mon, 2 Nov

Heather Metcalfe 9 December 1942 – 1 October 2020 When it came to caring for her community, Heather Metcalfe left no stone unturned. No matter...

Vale – Barbara Hockenhull

10:34 Mon, 31 Aug

On a Sunday in mid-July, celebrated Mangawhai potter Barbara Hockenhull made a point of carefully finishing every one of the pieces she was working on...