Aunty Taini was a loving, generous and thoughtful lady who has been an integral part of both my life and my sister Wendy’s. She was family. We watched the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth games on her colour TV. We stayed with her when Mum & Dad went on a trip to Asia. We borrowed and swapped books - she loved to read, we petted and loved bubba her cat, and Honey & Toby the first of many corgis she shared with Jeannie her neighbour. I first tasted mutton birds at her home and she would periodically produce Mrs Lodge’s spicy snack mix that rapidly became a Taini special. And when it was birthday time, both Wendy and I would receive a gift because Taini didn’t want one of us to feel left out. Taini has been a constant in our lives for almost 60 years. We loved her and are so grateful for the gift of knowing her and being loved by her.

Go in peace to your loved ones Aunty Taini. Sending our condolences to you Tommy and Whanau.

E Kui, hoe koe i tō wakatiwaiwai,ka puta atu koe ki runga o Hinemoana kia riporipohia koe e te tai kawe atu i a koe ki Hawaiki nui Hawaiki roa Hawaiki pamaomao. he mihi aroha kia koe me to whanau i tenei waa pouri Love from your Hauraki/Raukawa whanau

Taini was a magnificent teacher , providing children with skills and confidence to advance with success within the system . She cared greatly for the kids in her classes and spent many extra hours outside of class time supporting ,encouraging and motivating students to higher success . A remarkable lady who played a crucial role providing a quality learning option for every child in her care . Her commitment to teaching was an inspiration for many who worked with her . Jim McTamney

Dearest Auntie Taini, I am so sad I will not see you again in this life. You have always been so loving, caring and interested in the lives of your nieces and nephews. We were all proud of your longstanding reputation as a sportswoman and coach. As well, you were a really good woman. You have been in my heart and I have thought of you often. You will be surrounded by your loved ones now and will be free again. I look forward to seeing you beyond the veil. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

God bless you Taini . I hope you enjoyed your Easter goodies Now in the arms of our whanau who have gone before to prepare a place for you I will miss our time together talking about old times and growing up as neighbours

Haere rā Aunty Tainui, haere koe ki ō mātua, ki a Te Rangiātaahua rāua ko Te Puhi-o-Rākaiora. Hoki atu koe ki te wā kāinga, ki reira te tini o ō iwi o Ngāti Tamaterā, o Ngāti Raukawa, o Ngāi Tahu hoki e whanga mai ana ki a koe. Me okioki mai rā koe i te rangimārie. Thinking of you and the family Aunty Taini. I am in the United States at this time and won’t be able to express my tribute to you and my condolences to the whānau in person. Farewell Aunty Taini, rest in peace.

Glad to know you Auntie Taini, Your accomplishments were remarkable, and the teatimes were reliably appreciated. Thanks so much. Haere ra, farewell Will miss you Tim Royal

So happy to see you last week, Aunty. You’re now with you mother, father and brothers and sisters. Rest in Love. 💙💙💙

Hoki wairua atu koe Aunty ki a rātou mā….kawea atu te aroha mutunga kore o ō karangarangatanga hapū hei hoa haere….gone home to God, Aunty, take all our aroha as your companion on your way home…..love you for eternity and beyond xxxx Tūī xxxx