John KAATI Obituary

We would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who were involved at the recent Tangi/Funeral of John Kaati and appreciate all those who came to pay their respects in person, from around the motu and overseas. The messages of support, donations of kai, koha, equipment, offers of help, and the aroha shown to our whānau during this difficult time - and that continues to be shown - are deeply appreciated.
A special thank you to all those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes at the marae, both prior to and following the Tangihanga. To all reo karanga/ kaikōrero/speakers and ministers, thank you for your prayers and kōrero.
We would also like to acknowledge Te Nehenehenui Trust (dear to John's heart) for their generosity and support.
To those who were present with us in Rotorua on January 2nd at the Te Kuirau Marae and Rotorua Hospital - thank you for being with us in preparing for John's return home arriving at 4.45am to our lovingly awaiting whanau.
To the Te Waitere Boat Club and local community thank you, for hosting manuhiri after the burial.

Ki ngā mana, ki ngā reo, ki ngā karangatanga maha o uta, o tai, koinei te mihi o te ngākau ki a koutou. Koutou i hari mai ai te taonga nui o te aroha i te uhunga o tō tātou matua, koroua, hoa tautini, karanga-maha. Ngāti Whakaue, tēnā koutou i ō koutou aroha i a mātou i waenga i a koutou. Ngā tai o Kāwhia o roto i te kāuta, o runga i te pae. Ka mutu ko ngā kaiārahi i te taha-rori me te hapori o Te Waitere, tēnā koutou katoa, ka huri.

Nga Mihi – Marj & Maree Kaati and whanau