Bring Dad Home To Rest

$21,845 donated
Given by 298 generous donors in 14 days

Helping with expenses to transport us from NZ to Japan to collect our Dad and bring him back home.

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This morning we received the tragic news our Dad, Henare Akurangi had sadly passed away in his apartment in Fukushima, Japan. He had been contracted to teach at Koriama Junior High School as a English, Māori & Japanese language teacher to the junior students. Before moving to Japan to teach, our Father was a well known Māori Kaiako at E.I.T Hawkes Bay, where he taught Bachelor of Arts Māori He was found unconscious by his friend/co-worker at his apartment and they tried to revive him. However their attempts were unsuccessful. We now are looking to bring Dad back from the Japanese consulate where he currently lies on his own until we can go and receive him to return him back home, here in NZ with his whānau and friends. We have started up this Give-A-Little page to help me and my older brother bring our Dad home to his whenua. We sincerely appreciate any support and contribution. Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu tonu!

Ngā mihi nui,

Rongomai Ham-Naera, Te Haumarangai Ham-Naera & ngā whānau. <3

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Angela
Angela on 30 Jun 2019
$30
Holly Hika
Holly Hika on 28 Jun 2019
May God fulfill all your needs to get your Dad home ❤️
$20
John, Lisa & Raymond George
John, Lisa & Raymond George on 27 Jun 2019
Our prayers and love are with you whanau at this very sad time. We will always remember the good times that we shared with Henare. EIT and Te Roopu Nga Waka to name a few. May God be with you as you bring our brother home to rest. Safe travels xxx
$100
Ripeka and Danielle Wanoa
Ripeka and Danielle Wanoa on 26 Jun 2019
So sad to hear of dad's passing Rongomai. Arohanui Koka Ripeka and Danielle
$30
Galileo
Galileo on 26 Jun 2019
I knew Henare when I was living in Fukushima. I remember him for his good spirits and kindness. I pray his family finds peace and rest.
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This campaign started on 18 Jun 2019 and ended on 2 Jul 2019.