Brad, Your star will always shine! Rest in peace.

My dearest brother, my heart is broken.  I wish you had reached out so i could've been there for you, to help you see how much you were loved and all the positive things still to happen in your life.  I have been so blessed to have you as my brother.  I will miss your cheeky smile, the big brother hugs and phone calls, especially on my birthday.  Jess and Josh will miss seeing you sitting in the stands cheering them on and Richard will miss having a few cold beers and a good old chat.  You were so laid back and always had a smile on your face.  You had a heart of gold and would've done anything for any one of us and we would've done anything to still have you here with us.   We love you and we miss you with every waking moment. Forever in our thoughts, dreams and hearts. Hope the surf is pumping and there is plenty of snow, forever your little sis, Suz xx

Our hearts are with you Nik, Evie & Archie..... such a tragic waste of a beautiful man. I know how much you loved him Nik, seems so brutally unfair that you have to adorn this armour yet again. Your strength, courage & dignity melt me. Embrace the love from the community, waiting to help and support you. Totally respect that you addressed the issue at hand.... we're all like onions - each one of us, with our layers, we need to start peeling them off and feel vulnerable, and know its OK to reach out, and know by doing that we can heal other people too because it makes it OK. Erin said "Balls McKinlay got that name because he'd never pull back on any wave, he'd always go..." Much love & respect to Becky & Jay. Always here for you xxx

Dear Colin and Joan and family So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son, please know you’re in our thoughts and hearts. Sylvia Penny

Colin Joan family and friends.So sorry for you loss from all of us at #19 xxxx

We are so very sorry for your loss Nikki. It was a beautiful send off you gave Brad and he would be so proud of you for the strength you have shown. May all the beautiful memories that you shared together bring you comfort and happiness. Arohanui, Todd (Shellie's brother) Trudi & Evie Parlane xxx ❤️

Brad Dear Brad McKinley, Where do we start? The boy who got in to all of our hearts. The one who put a smile on all of our faces Because HIS gorgeous smile Made us all feel so gracious… To be in his company Purely, because he found fit To take out of life The good, and the shit… That most can’t see And laugh…at ALL of it. Because that was his grit. Truth… And yet, unbeknownst to we. The blessing and humour, The good and the brave That smile of his We will take to our graves Wondering if only, Had we have known Could we have saved, Brad from HIS grave? But I doubt he would’ve wanted that, and I’m sure he is sound … In the knowledge His peace, He has finally found. No matter what we would’ve liked To have said, to have done Brad was here fully, Now time has set on his sun. His life on Earth was for those left behind To remember, He wants us all to be, simply… Just kind. For our beautiful boy Brad So much heartfelt love n heartache Mitch x

Brad mate, I can't believe you have left us all so soon. I really enjoyed your company offshore, especially when we were winded down and could just stand there leaning on the handrail, looking at the stormy sea and talk about life..... You are a legend who will be missed by so many. Condolences to your family. Rest in peace Brad. Scott Newland

Brad, I still can’t believe this has happened RIP mate

Brad it seems like only yesterday we were celebrating my birthday together . your big smile and chill vibe will be missed bro . loved all our long talks about surf spots , surfboards. and exotic travel locations . your a legend bro rest in peace .

You were the best bugger I’ve worked with Not judging anyone always open hearted throughout my building history you were at the top of Tradesmen I’ve worked with What a beautiful soul you are fly high beautiful man

So sad mate love you ,wish I could have been there,will miss you heaps.Your goofy mate

Farewell Brad, lovely to have had you in my life. You will be missed.

A beautiful farewell for a gorgeous man... lots of memories some quite blurry lol. Forever in our thoughts. Arohanui Vickie Ward x

Well that was the most beautiful tribute to our mate Brad absolutely beautiful so special and so sad. When Nikki was talking about Brad when he first started skiing it brought up a memory I had seeing Brad up the top tow for the first time id just got to the bottom and noticed Brad trying to hook the nut cracker onto the rope I tried to show him but he just clamped that thing on and just like that he ejected out of both his skies flat on his face but the smile kept on coming and so did Brad. What a dame legend he was Rest easy my friend. Love to all the family his kids Nikki and the boys.

Lots of memories of Brad from living next door to him as my first flatting experience, his door was always open, he was always interested in what I've been up to, we both have enjoyed endless epic surf sessions with him, he was always happy, encouraging, a real joy to surf with, Shaz and I always bumped into Brad on searching for waves down the coast and he definitely had one of the best backhand surfing styles, definite stand out with his backhand rooster tails at stent road, stoked to see him out to set the vibe. Love to all his family & friends with this tragic loss. Shane & Sharolyn Croton

Rest easy Brad, you were one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. Scotty H.

Brad. You absolute legend. Absolutely devastated. I Will always remember you infectious laugh and smile. Will never forget all the great yarns while working with you and driving into the Schlumberger carpark seeing your wetsuit and surfboard over the fence. Rest easy brother. Adam Newell

Joan and Colin and Families Our deepest sympathy on your loss of Brad. Words fail us. We can only offer our love and support to you all .

A top man gone far too soon. Rest in Peace Brad

An amazing send off, to an amazing man.

Keep charging Brad. We will here too mate. Every time the sun shines and you are smiling down on us the waves are glassy thats when we will know you Much Love Mike & Ingrid

Dear Joan, Colin and family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Brad’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Sending you much love and strength during this difficult time. Pip was very glad to have crossed paths with Brad again when he was working offshore and of course we have wonderful memories from years gone by with you all. Lots of love and hugs, Mary and Pip xoxo

one of my first real life grommet hood heroes grateful for every interaction we ever had... my respect for u will never leave

Dearest Brad, we ache, for everyone of us who has felt your loss so keenly. You were so loved our dear friend. Such a beautiful man, who seemed somehow ageless. We are grateful for having shared music, dance, snowboarding and kiting and life with you. For the laughs and your smile, oh how we shall miss that face and smile. To Beks, Jay, Nikki, Cindy, Pete, Anne, and family, may you find comfort in knowing how dearly loved Brad was by so many. Such a special individual who has left such an indelible mark on our lives. Rest easy our dear friend, give Mac a hug from us xxx Lisa & Brent Wall

Thinking of you all today sending our love & condolences XXxx

I didn't know you really well but I remember you so loved life, having a go at everything, and having a persona you shared with everyone. Will miss you in the water and on the mountain, catching up for chats and laughs...may you be in peace Brad.

Dear Brad, gone too soon, shared those Schlumberger days that were often too long, the world has lost a good guy Rest in Peace

Dear Brad, gone too soon,shared those Schlumberger days that were often too long, the world has lost a good guy. Rest in Peace mate

A real go hard or go home water man, wild man on snow skis.and a great all-round gentleman, its been over 20 years since I've seen that smile and I will miss it very much.you bought joy to a lot of people my friend, may you find peace where ever you may be. My sincerest condolences to your family. your old mate. Rotten.

Dearest Brad...i am so sorry for your loss. I trust you have finally found your Shangri-la, up there among the stars...I will miss our random chats. Be at perfect peace now.

Many heavy hearts in NZ , Australia and Indo today as we are feeling the loss of a true legend and free spirit. He was the perfect tour guide to Taranaki during our 5 years there and the best bloke to work with on those marathon jobs on Maui A and Australia. Surf trips around the mountain and staying out in the line up till after dark. A true legend gone too soon RIP in Peace Bro.

Brad, thanks for always having a Brothers Back right back from my days as an apprentice Squid at Fletchers Building to our Many years working as Operators at Schlumberger, you where the Man! Always willing to share you knowledge with a smile on your face. It always made my day when I would run into you when I was out an about. Rest In Peace my Friend Cheers Farrel

BRAD. Hey Young Fella. Now I'll really treasure my memories of those few big, ugly, raw, threatening sessions we shared at Stent. Watching you swoop round the bowl section with ya' huge "dufus", ear to ear, McKinlay grin. Hair all over the show, standing tall as a pine tree on a mountain. I was proud, humbled & blessed to have had the pleasure m'boy. Bit of a Legend really,.... I guess !!! Hope it's pumping Mate. God bless. Billy (Craig) Hunter.

Brad you were an inspiration to so many people in and out of the water. Such a kind and thoughtful guy .. your natural talent and drive in the water was such a stoke to see and share. We will all miss you Man Deepest condolences to all your family and loved ones in your life , which was many

It would seem that heaven was short of an Angel and legend. You were a one of a kind, with an angelic, free spirited, kind and warm quality about you. Thankful for the few wee sojourns and waves we shared. Be at peace and seek the beloved barrels, legend. Condolences to family and friends. Mark

Hey Brad you been a friend since school, I’ll miss bumping into you every now a then all ways with a smile and a laugh. Miss ya bro Cheers Goff

Brad you leave a legend….always smiling and never too busy to stop and have a yarn. You made the people you touched feel special. We’ll miss you brother…rest easy and go left. Love Deano & Carla

1965 - 2022 you lived the dash, the time in between with a smile on your face and many adventures in your heart. Rest easy Brad. You will be missed by the people whose lives you touched. Much love to your beautiful family and Nikki xx ❤

Bradley, My friend, I write this message with a very heavy heart after many tears this week, when the news came about your passing I'm sure time stood still, couldn't believe what I was hearing. To Cindy ,Becky, Jay, and Nichola.The Moore family feels your pain, Courtney , Ashley, Mikayla send there love and deepest condolences to you all and the extended family. I have such fond memories mate, Have lost track of how many sunrises and sunsets we both saw onshore and offshore during our time at Schlumberger, conversations during freezing cold nights driving rain, what the hell we doing this for mate, the answer was always for our kids and loved ones. Gazing out to the ocean from anywhere around our Maunga brings new meaning as memories of you will be at the forefront of my mind and many other people who you touched by just being you, Also sure that at any crowded surf break around the surf highway will always have one extra out in the lineup. RIP Brad till we meet again, love always Mike Moore ( Michelle Leblus), PS Still get a laugh about the banana and key.

To Brad’s family/ Becky and Jay - your Dad talked about you so much over the years / he always stopped on the walkway with me and Bruce and chatted about life / he was so nice to see with his friendly happy face / we will miss seeing you and Bruce and all the years he has known you is very sad as I am too. Rest In Peace to an awesome guy - we will miss seeing you - Bruce and Pamela Forrest

Brad, the first thing that comes to mind was that beaming smile, second was when ever we had proper Fitz days you were there if you could be. For the forty years I’ve known you we could go months without saying a word but whenever we were in the same company the yarns would start flowing. To the whanau and close friends take solace in each other’s company and the heartfelt well wishes from around the globe. To Nikki stay strong we will all wrap our arms around you to help get you through this time. Brad you left us way too soon brother and you will be missed. 🤙🏾❤️👊🏿 Rest In Love Bailer and whanau

To Colin and Joan Peter Suzanne Steven and Families My heart goes out to you all at this very sad time I am sure you all have very special memories That will give you the love and support to get you through. All our love to you all Sheryl and Noel Thompson

To Pete and family, Very very sad news to hear from across the world. Fond memories of your dear brother Brad. Know that Paul Cooper and Stacey Shields (née Cooper) send our condolences.

We will remember Brad by his beautiful smile. Thinking of his family and friends. With love, Pip and Charlie xx Perth, Australia

Peter,Joan,Colin and extended family my hearts aches for you all, My deepest condolences, Brads smile and our memories will live with me forever RIL Brad ❤️

To the McKinlay family and Nikki Our thoughts and condolences are with you at this very sad time…. Mike and Fiona

Joan Colin and family Our deepest condolences at this sad time Mike and Barb Jack

Rip my brotha ,such a good happy chillled bro out working on maui A ,a good bugger and always good yarning about bbk reef with the boys ,condolences out to all your whanau too much love bro till we meet again..

My deepest condolences to Colin, Joan, Peter, Suzanne, Steven, Nikki, Rebecka and Jay. Brad, at 10 yrs my elder you went from being my idol to best mate. He was my only surf buddy to take up kiting and the sessions we had at Bell Block reef are etched to memory. Your family and loved ones should gain comfort in knowing that you experienced life at levels through surfing/kiting and snowboarding that only few can dream of. Sorry we can't be there to share a few tales with all those that have cherished your company. Love Robyn and Dean Raven

Forever young you'll always be to me mate. Will always remember your cheeky smile and laugh as it never changed from knowing you for 40 years... you truly were such a cool dude. Will be missed by so many 💜 Arohanui to Cindy, Beks, Jay, his lil sis Suzie and Nikki. .

Brad my work days with you where the best From slipping away for a surf or just chilling out having a beer You where a great workmate and friend Condolences to Cindy your amazing kids and all Your family RIP such an amazing guy Surf high in the sky . Jase

Gentle, softly spoken beautiful Brad. Enjoyed our chats throughout the years and the ribbing you'd give me on surfing a longboard. "Get back down the coast Daisy ..on a shortboard" Farewell and be at peace. Heartfelt love and hugs immediate family, and loving partner Nikki .. Huge hugs from Arch and Daisy

As a grom my first memories of Brad was solid 8ft Slabbing barrels at rocky rights on one of those mystical lined up large both swells in the mid nineties. Taking off the deepest, super late drops into the gnarliest performances of backhand tube riding I've ever seen on this coast. I will forever have his smiling face burned into my memory bank. Legend of a shred lord and all round top dude. One of the Taranaki greats. All four corners of the world are hurting. We will charge on remembering the great times with Brad. Much love to Brads immediate family and extended family.

Brad, I remember all of the fun times we had as teenagers, living on Longview Drive. You always had a smile on your face and such a kind gentle nature...my heart goes out to you Peter.. Colin and Joan, Cindy and family. Much love Tracey Hollis ❤️

You were the absolute best dad I could have ever had. I fucking miss you pal.

So many good times to remember, the lunchtime waves , the ice creams and movies offshore , your great work ethic when no one could be bothered, thanks for all your help and encouragement when I started out in the oil business. R.I.P mate .

Too sad for words, too many hearts will be broken! Play up hard with Mac Brad!! Love and hugs to all xx

Brad you were like a big brother to me from the time I started my building apprenticeship , to sharing smiles in the waves and on the snow. I'll never forget your illuminating smile and all the wonderful moments, rest in peace and light brother. Sincere condolences to Nikki , Cindy , Becca, Shaan & Jayden.

Brad you were tragically taken way too soon. Tim and I ( and our entire family) would like to extend our sincerest condolences. Bex, Shaun and Jayden, we send you all a massive hug and prayers. Dearest Nicci, we send you our love and pray, your broken heart will heal in time. God bless you all. Love, Kay & Tim Lynskey

Brad I have always treasured our long friendship forged around mutual friends and a shared love of surfing and music. You were loved by many and will be sorely missed. My guitar has been gently weeping and fiercely raging in your honor mate. Farewell old friend.

A wonderful guy and a great surfer. Our sincere condolences to family, love Graeme and Jackie

Our deepest condolences to Nikki & children, big hugs to you three from us three across the road, love Kaye, Neil & Koen ❤️❤️❤️

Brad I will always have you in my memories and the great times we have spent in the ocean and on the mountain You left us too soon mate.

Brad you will be missed dearly, thank-you for your kind heart. It won’t be the same down at eastend when the winds blowing. Moe mai i te aroha o te Atua.