Help Nigel get to Sydney to lay his 2 boys to rest

$8,837 donated
Given by 160 generous donors in 14 days

Every parents worst nightmare. Losing not only 1 but 2 sons in a tragic accident. 2 young lives cut short. Please help.

Wellington

Kia Ora Whānau, I have set up this page with permission from Nigel.

Early morning on November the 1st, brothers, Tiari & Cirus Whakaneke aged 15 & 17 were involved in a car crash that resulted in them both being tragically killed when they were thrown from a car that they were the passengers in, the driver survived the crash & is in Hospital.

***NSW Ambulance Inspector Joe Ibrahim said the crash site was one of the worst paramedics had ever encountered.

“The scale of this accident is absolutely horrendous,’’ he said.

“It is probably one of the worst, in fact, it is one of the worst. A senseless and tragic loss of young life, which should never have occurred.”***

Their dad, Nigel Hakopa & their brother who both reside here in Wellington need your help to get over to Sydney in time to lay the boys to rest.

To no surprise, flights are roughly triple the usual cost at the moment & they will both have to pay for managed isolation for 2 weeks on their return to NZ. **Edit** I have received a message from someone with useful information stating that they may not need to pay for isolation due to the reasons of travel, I am currently working on this now**

Every donation will be greatly appreciated big or small, every dollar counts. Thank you for your support.

Renee Robinson-Puata's involvement (page creator)

I’ve posted this page on behalf of Nigel and donations will be sent to my brother Clinton who is a close friend of his, he will pass all funds onto him.

Use of funds

Funds will be used for flights, accomodation, managed isolation, towards funeral costs/expenses & support for the boys mum to relieve some financial stress

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Latest donations

Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 10 Nov 2020
$20
Dionne, Mason & boys
Dionne, Mason & boys on 08 Nov 2020
So sorry for the loss, very sad news, heartfelt condolences. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all xx
$100
Jessie
Jessie on 07 Nov 2020
Sendin aroha! Safe travels in laying your boys to rest.
$10
Preston Whanau from Petone
Preston Whanau from Petone on 07 Nov 2020
Heartbreaking tragic devastation for your whanau. Sincere condolences 😔
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Ayla
Ayla on 06 Nov 2020
Arohanui e te whānau 🖤
$50

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Created by Renee Robinson-Puata
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Paying to a verified bank account of Clinton Puata
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This campaign started on 2 Nov 2020 and ended on 16 Nov 2020.