Support for the Arobati Family

$15,371 donated
Given by 272 generous donors in 4 days

Supporting Tekanimaeu Arobati’s wife and children following his recent passing in the Mahurangi River.

Warkworth, Auckland

Last week, the Warkworth and Mahurangi community lost Tekanimaeu Arobati, a husband, father, and valued member of the community.

Tekanimaeu was originally from Kiribati and had moved to New Zealand with his wife and four children to build a stable future for his family. While travelling to work during severe weather, he was swept into the Mahurangi River and sadly passed away.

This Givealittle page has been created to support his family during an incredibly difficult time. The loss of a loved one brings both emotional and practical challenges, particularly for a family living far from home and adjusting to life in a new country.

All funds raised will go directly to supporting Tekanimaeu’s wife Tirutinia and children, helping to ease immediate pressures so they can focus on caring for one another and beginning to heal.

ACC may be available but the family has not started this process.

Any contribution, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help support the family.

Delma O'Kane-Farrell's involvement (page creator)

I am a member of the local community supporting the family by helping to coordinate practical assistance during this time.

Use of funds

Funds will support Tekanimaeu’s family with funeral costs, immediate living costs, essential expenses, and family needs during this time. Any remaining funds will continue to support the family as they adjust in the months ahead.

Read more
2% Effective Fee
On average, fundraisers pay just 2% to use Givealittle. This is one of the lowest effective fees in New Zealand fundraising. We charge a 5% platform fee to cover the cost of running the platform. Because most donors choose to top up their donation to cover this fee, the effective cost paid by fundraisers is about 2%. That means around 98 cents of every dollar raised goes to the cause. Learn More

Latest donations

Richard
Richard 5 hours ago
$100
Tanya
Tanya 9 hours ago
Deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
$50
Stephanie
Stephanie 10 hours ago
Deepest sympathy
Private
Catherine
Catherine 11 hours ago
My heart breaks for you
Private
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 11 hours ago
Thinking of you and your family. May you be strengthened and blessed through this difficult time. Bless.
$200

Who's involved?

Delma O'Kane-Farrell's avatar
Created by Delma O'Kane-Farrell
Tirutinia Kaitara's avatar
Paying to a verified bank account of Tirutinia Kaitara
Page Moderated
The page has been checked by our team to make sure it complies with our terms and conditions.

Help Fundraise

You can create your own page to help fundraise for this cause.

Page Q&A

One question has been asked already. Check it out and ask yours here.

Any concerns?

Report this page
This campaign started on 27 Jan 2026 and ends on 27 Apr 2026.