Honouring Tristan’s life and legacy

$5,240 of $10,000 goal
Given by 38 generous donors in around 4 months

Honouring Tristan’s life and legacy

Bay of Plenty

On the 1st of July, our beloved friend Tristan tragically lost his life in an accident while in Switzerland. His sudden passing has left an enormous hole in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him — none more so than his incredible wife and their two beautiful children.

Tris was full of banter, laughter, and kindness. Whether raising a stout with strangers or sparking chaos, he had a rare gift: he made the everyday brighter. His sense of adventure was fierce, and the community he built around him is a testament to how deeply he cared and how deeply he was loved.

We’re raising funds to help cover unforeseen costs related to Tristan’s rescue and repatriation, and to support the wellbeing of the family he adored as they navigate life without him.

Any contribution, no matter the size, will help honour his legacy and ease some of the financial strain left behind.

Please feel free to write a note, leave some words, and let’s all celebrate the joy Tris gave us — and carry some of that light forward, for his kids, his wife, and everyone lucky enough to have known him.

Sophie's involvement (page creator)

Friends, whanau and community

Use of funds

We’re raising funds to help cover unforeseen costs related to Tristan’s rescue and repatriation, and to support the wellbeing of the family he adored as they navigate life without him.

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Latest donations

Speedwell
Speedwell on 13 Oct 2025
From Speedwell: Art, Ash, James, Rich. We all miss Tris immensely. X
$500
David
David on 25 Sep 2025
$50
Melissa
Melissa on 17 Sep 2025
Private
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 14 Sep 2025
$200
Paula
Paula on 13 Sep 2025
$40

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This campaign started on 25 Aug 2025 and ends on 25 Aug 2026.