In an instant, a young father’s life was taken in front of his children.

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The original photo was removed at Jasmine’s request, after she had first approved it. Following her request, Givealittle removed the photo. We have continued to provide updates in line with Givealittle’s advice, to make sure everything is handled appropriately.

We understand this is an emotional situation, and we respect that people will have different feelings about how Kane and his family are represented. If anyone feels that their donation is not being used in the way they intended, Givealittle allows donors to request a refund directly through their platform.

Thank you for your message and for raising these important points.

We want to be clear that Jasmine has always received the Sole Parent Benefit, and she will continue to receive this ongoing support. In addition, because Kane was unemployed at the time of his passing, there was no lost income stream to replace. Jasmine is also entitled to immediate and ongoing support from ACC, which will continue to help with her day-to-day costs as she raises her children.

Kane’s mother, Arlene, also relied on Kane in life. Since his passing, she has had to rearrange her living situation and shoulder costs that would otherwise not have fallen on her. A small portion of the funds is being directed to her in recognition of this change, and because she personally carried the responsibility of Kane’s funeral costs and arrangements.

To reassure you and other donors: Arlene will not be receiving any ongoing support from the Givealittle funds. The long-term use of these donations is solely for Kane’s children. It was Kane’s role to provide for his children, and this is exactly how the funds will be applied — to secure their wellbeing and future.

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The $15,000 that has been allocated for Kane’s children refers specifically to his biological daughter and his unborn baby. These are the children who will directly benefit from the locked savings accounts being set up for their future needs.

A small portion of the remaining funds will go to Kane’s mother, Arlene. This decision was made because she has personally carried the responsibility of Kane’s funeral costs and ongoing arrangements. The support she receives reflects Kane’s own care and commitment to his immediate whānau, and ensures those expenses are met.

All decisions around the funds have been made carefully and with transparency in mind, so that they are used in a way that honours Kane and provides long-term benefit for his children.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.

Thank you for your question. While conversations within the family have naturally changed over time, we’ve been actively updating the page so donors are kept fully informed. The funds are being managed with the agreement of Kane’s immediate family, and decisions are being made collectively to ensure everything is fair and transparent.

Thank you for your concern and your care in asking these important questions. After discussions, the family have collectively decided not to set up a formal trust. The reason is that the ongoing cost to maintain a trust (around $500 per year) would fall on Kane’s sister Shaquille to cover, and this almost outweighs the total surplus of donations available once funeral costs are met.

Instead, the family have agreed together on how the funds will be applied, so that every dollar donated goes directly towards the people who need it most, rather than into administration costs.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. As mentioned on the page, the funds were first set up to cover the costs of Kane’s funeral. Anything beyond that will go directly to Kane’s family.

I (the page creator) am not directly involved in these conversations, but rest assured that Kane’s family are all on the same page. Jasmine, his sister Shaquille, and his mum Arlene have come to a collective agreement about how the funds will be applied.

Many people have suggested donations go towards Jasmine, and others have suggested support for the rest of Kane’s family who also relied on him. All of these needs are being carefully considered together, so the funds will be used where they are most needed.