A wonderful tribute and farewell for Uncle Mit…and as always a classic korero by uncle Choc. Have fond memories of him when I grew up at Okere. His regular visits to uncle Bert’s and Aunty Audrey’s on his motorbike,Dad tooting the horn and we’d all wave out when we’d pass him running on the Paengaroa highway…..or if we saw him mowing the lawn at his Mourea whare when we’d be driving to or from town. One particular childhood memory was when we used to go to church by Aunty Tik’s and uncle gave me 20 cents to get a packet of chicken chips after the service..I was a happy little fulla till the collection plate came past and uncle told me to put my money in….he never did reimburse me! Never saw uncle as often when he moved into town but would usually see him on ANZAC Day at Whangamarino. When I started work he’d always pop into the job to have a chat if he was walking past. Was an awesome surprise when Piki put through a random video call late last month and I had my first catch up and korero with uncle in many years….thank you again cuz..that’s now become a treasured memory. Ka kite ano Uncle Mit…Rest In Peace

Mitty I will always remember you the times we had together wen u use to visit us in Tauranga at our whare on yr motorcycle such a gentleman you are curtious respectful always putting yourself before others thank you for always being there for my sister Audrey and Bertram seeing you the day you passed meant a lot to us and brought back a lot of good memories god bless you Mit Te Mete whanau

Hello our cousin,Sorry to learn about your passing, I remember the day's while growing up. Wrestling with you on the front lawn,You doubling me on Koro push bike, Getting slapped from you if I looked and blew on your models ship,that was in the lounge,Also the time my daughter Tania, and I visited you,We strees you out, but you show photos of the navy ship's you were on,RIP Milton,