Stevie, Oh honey I can't imagine and are so sorry for your grief and loss. I love you and I am here. Love Aunty Krissy

I will miss seeing you walking into school with a big smile and determination on your face. Rest easy little princess.

TE ATARANGI Ko Ben Ward-Smith toku ingoa. Ko au tumuaki o te kura o Lytton Street. E tū ake ana āu hei waha kōrero mo te whānau whānui o te kura, ā, kia tū mātou hei tuara mō te whānau pani o tō tātou mokopuna, Te Atarangi. No reira, Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Today, I represent the Lytton Street School community as we stand alongside the whānau to grieve, to remember and to celebrate the life of our little ray of sunshine Te Atarangi. As Jayne has expressed, and so many of you also, Te Atarangi was an absolute taonga. The strength that existed in her, crafted from a life that often bombarded her with challenge, was immense. With every interaction, every connection, every downturn, every success, she showed enormous resilience and fortitude, confronting these colossal events with positivity, zest and drive. Our community recognised Te Atarangi as something special and embraced her with open arms. So many of us strived to teach Te Atarangi how to achieve at school, make great friends and communicate, but in the end it was her that taught us humility, grace, humour and connection. She warmed the hearts of all whose paths she crossed. Today I want to acknowledge that for those of us left behind grief is like an emotional fingerprint - it is unique to each of us. It is a time that affects us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. But as a community we will stand together and extend our korowai around the shoulders of each other and Te Atarangi’s whānau. Te Atarangi was confident in herself, she knew who she was and where she was going. I have no doubt that she will carry with her these traits that made her such a priceless diamond on her next journey Nā koutou e tangi, nā tātou hoki e tangi. Nā te ngākau mahaki, e mihi ana. Moe mai rā, Te Atarangi.

Moe Mai Ra - Beautiful Baby Girl Te Atarangi - On Your Next Journey Now, May The Lord Guide You To Take You Forth Into The Light Of Love & Comfort With Him. To Be Reunited With Those Who Have Passed On, Who Also Love You And Therefore Will Come To Receive You. To Belinda, Stevie, Aaron, Kirsty, Jazz & All Of Your Wider Whanau. Heartfelt Sorrow For Your Loss, You All Have Suffered And No Amount Of Words Can Ease Your Pain Whilst You Grieve Your Loss. As Always We Look For The Tohu's & Eventually They Will Help To Give You Some Solace In This Trying Time Given Time. You Are A Wonderful Family With Wonderful Friends & We Prayed For You All & Your Beautiful Baby Girl. With Love, Rion.

Ahakoa he kete iti He iti nā te aroha Although the basket is small the love is not small. Te Atarangi - all of us at Manchester Kindergarten will never forget the amazing girl you were. You were so loved within our Kindergarten and seeing you grow and move off to school was a day none of us would forget. Sending so much aroha to you whānau during this extremely sad time. Our thoughts are with you all xx Arohanui Sonia, Mel, Karen, Kelly along with Tia, Michelle, Ali, Clare, Sharon

Beautiful service. Watched online. I am so sorry stevie, bindy and family. True words, we chose our parents and she chose the best mum. We didn't really know each other too well but it's so obvious your an incredible mum with a beautiful loving whanau. Hold each other in moments of sadness and know my heart aches for you all.

I remember meeting you, when you were just a baby only a few times through out the time my mum worked at taxi land. You were such a happy baby rest in love beautiful sending big hugs to your mum and whanau

You have gained your angel 😇 wings 🪽... keep smiling...

Moe mai ra sweet lil angel of many, blessings and love from me to your beautiful family. Softly in the arms of angels.

A special little one taken too soon, now ascended to heaven and shining down on her family from above forever more.

To such a beautiful wonderful happy go getting baby you brought nothing but smiles upon out faces for being such a precious gem you fought a great fight baby girl and now you have a higher calling we will never forget the precious time we had with you baby so thank you for sharing them with us. Stevie and family we are so sorry for the sudden loss of your precious angel no words can express how sorry we are but we are here when u need love u always baby girl and Stevie kia kaha babe we got u when u need us,luv u too❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Fly high beautiful girl, you will be missed so much our hearts are aching! Thinking of you and Mum ❤️ hope your spending lots of time with Nana Bev xxx love from all of us up in Auckland

Beautiful baby girl, Aunty is soo soo lucky that she got a glimpse of your world. You are the most brightest baby I have ever met, even on your sad days you seem to always be smiling☺️💗You have blessed many lives my darling! I truly wish I was there with you my little angel, but no worries I will see you in my dreams! I love you so very much miss baby! Until we meet again🕊💗

GONE TO SOON this was a life that hardly begun No time to find your place in the sun No time to do all you could of done But we loved you enough for a life time. No time to enjoy the world and it’s wealth No time to take life down off the shelf No time to sing the song of your self Though you had enough love for a lifetime Those who live long endure sadness and tears but you will never stuffer the sorrowing years No betrayal, no anger No hatred, no fears Just love , only love in your life time. Rest easy beautiful girl xxxxx

TeAtarangi, your are just the brightest ✨️ . I truly hope your running around and feeling free as a bird. 🕊 Stevie, you have been in mind since i heard the news and I just can't stop thinking of the amazing young lady you have been, and the warrior you've continued to be for your darling girl. You are a true inspiration. ❤️ Sending you and the whanau so much love during this time. Xx

Miss Te Atarangi - you beautiful superstar. What devastating news it was last week. Stevie and Belinda, your amazing girl will always be held dear in my heart. She had something so special about her... She seemed to carry the Mana of a wise old woman even as a preschooler. I often left your place Stevie thinking of what an awesome teen Te Atarangi was going to be; what an amazing adult she'd become. You could see it because she was one incredible child. Stevie you always fought the good fight for your girl even when it seemed too hard - you fought entire wars for her, not just battles. Te Atarangi was so dearly (and rightly so!) adored. The world has lost a shining star, and my heart breaks to think of the loss to your beautiful family. May moments of comfort find you every day, and memories of your amazing girl linger long and bright. Te Atarangi's name and memory is seared on the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her.

Fly high beautiful girl..🌹 You have earned your 'Angel Wings'....you have been so strong and brave...time to go be with Nana Bev. She will take good care of you...🦋🦋

Sweet beautiful Tia. I will never forget the sparkle in your eyes that lit up the room and your cheeky wee smile. Mia absolutely adored you. You will forever be missed and we are so grateful that we got the chance to be in your life. You will always be in our hearts. You are now free to Fly high baby girl. Sweet dreams princess Tia xoxo

Little one rest in peace you always be remembered for your courage and that beautiful cheeky smile

Oh beautiful girl you touched so many lives. My son said he will miss your smile around the school. Fly high Princess.

Baby Girl your beautiful face and sweet little fun conversations we had I will treasure in my heart along side you forever You were one of a kind little one RIP and run like the wind now your free xxxx