My heart felt love and blessings go to you Ester and family. I met Rabin when Peter Longfellow and Robin won a contract at Taharoa village to lay kerb and chanel. I was labourer for Longfellow so mixed,narrowed concrete and also assist to dig out and box up.Robin sure knew how to keep everything thing straight Robin taught me to drive his truck.Robin and I enjoyed many laughs over the years about the pom. Robin helped me to get a job with the waitomo county. Robin seen me grow in many ways. I knew I could trust robin he helped me with advise. Robin while running a trade training course in Piopio taught my oldest son. As with all your people Robin taught honesty,self-respect and respect others. Now Robin you have moved on to higher duty's in the eternal life. Until we meet again" "It's awesome man" Love and respect" Robert Webber....(Hamilton)

Visits to Uncle Robin, Aunty Esther and the kids in Te Kuiti always involved a trip down to the workshop to look over the latest projects. Robin was a Master Craftsman and could turn the most plain piece of native timber into a work of beauty. There were even the occasional lessons - how to cut a straight and true timber edge with a handsaw - can't say I always manage it - sorry Robin! The conversations around family history and life as a youngster in the sawmill and the most recent visits back there in January this year were special. Farewell Robin; Rest In Peace.

Robin was a true Gentleman. He clearly understood the needs of youth in the trades and I really appreciated the work he did with the students of Te Kuiti High school in the Carpentry trade training Gateway/programme. The students learnt practical skills and advanced quickly as a result of Robin’s passion for their learning and his natural teaching skills. I am sorry to hear of his passing. Bruce Stephens, Former Te Kuiti High School Principal

We visited you a few weeks ago and you requested a photo with our grandson Iwarangi. An honourable man! An absolute privilege knowing you Robin. Our whanau, Hapu and Iwi, we’re blessed when you and you group of trade trainees, were commissioned to complete our Wharenui, that stood as a shell, roof and walls for a number of years. This project is a testament to your superior workmanship, attention to detail and ability to complete our awe inspiring Wharenui. You will be remembered by the many descendants and generations to come my friend. Always with Love Waiora (Matey)

Our family always enjoyed Uncle Robin's visits to our Metrology lab in Te Awamutu when he and Aunty Esther were passing by. Good conversation to be had and loved that they were interested in what we were doing in our lab and in our personal lives. That they took the time to call in and say hi was so appreciated. A craft show stand with Katrina (my wife), my sister Doretta and Uncle Robin - Uncle outsold the girls I believe! Uncle Robin being Uncle Robin turned up at the lab a week later with some beautiful woodwork pieces for Katrina to cheer her up, she having been not very successful with her sales as Uncle had been. Rest in Peace Uncle

Grandad shared his time with me and showed me how to be patient, encouraging, driven and joy filled. I have many memories of time spent with Grandad patiently helping me with yet another one of my projects, motivating me to pedal my bike that little bit further up to Waiteti viaduct or having a laugh about getting speeding tickets on motorbikes. I am sad I can’t make more memories with Grandad. But I am blessed to be able to share the memories I have with George and Millie. And as Grandad would say ‘that’s massive, it absolutely massive man’.

Uncle Robin had a special place in the hearts of my parents. We had heard a lot about all our ‘Kapoor’ family in NZ and at the time, it seemed very distant. The first time I met him, that I can fondly remember, was in early 1990. Aunty Esther and he welcomed me into their home in Te Kuiti. It was wonderful to learn a lot about our family history from him. They very graciously took me on a day trip to the site of the “Kapoor mill and Kapoor’s Road” and to all the places associated with the family - Kakahi ( where I spent my childhood) and Raurimu. That trip is etched in my mind as one of the most memorable. The last time I visited him, he gave me a handmade box made from native timbers and a handcrafted pen. They are treasures to me,as the thought behind the gesture was priceless. I admired him for his simplicity, his genuineness and a very pleasant smile. People like him make this world a much better place. He has left a void in the family and will be missed forever. My heartfelt condolences to Aunty Esther and all the family. Manju

Otorohanga College struck gold when they inherited Robin with the Councils Merrins Ave facilities.We were able to turn the workshop into a very successful BCITO programme,which became the envy of many of the greater Waikato schools. Robin achieved outstanding results with a range of students,many of whom went on to permanent employment in the building industry. Over the time Robin managed the programme,he developed a great reputation as a man who maintained high standards, encouraged the individuals to take pride in themselves and develop clear goals. I was impressed with his quiet, firm and caring approach with the students and appreciated his friendship as a colleague. I will miss his friendly banter and guidance

Robin the marathon runner. From an early age and throughout his life Robin loved to be an athlete. The marathon became his passion. Through the challenge of the course set before him he trusted in his own preparation. Running the race, rising to the challenge of cross wind, head wind and incline, taking advantage of tail wind and decent. He may check against you to reset himself, meaning no harm. Drawing aside resetting his stride and adjust his pace Robin determined to race his race. Robin had a keen self-reliance and determination to achieve his goals. Robin came alongside many during his life and was able to inspire others to achieve the best they could for themselves. Your race is complete the finish line achieved. Time to celebrate, time to rest dad. Love Shane