Honoring the memory of Tania Nga Putiputi Ririnui by raising money for Waipuna Hospice.
Our Whānau are running for our health and to raise money for Waipuna Hospice.
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To honour the memory of Tania Ngā Putiputi Ririnui our whānau are raising money for Waipuna Hospice.
Tania was a much loved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Aunty & friend. She passed well before her time and leaves behind her husband, three beautiful children and countless whānau members and friends.
With Tania's passing we have made a promise to look after our health and wellbeing. As part of this many of have set a goal of participate in the Mount Maunganui half marathon 29 August 2026
Our goals will vary, for some it will be completing our first half, some will be chasing times and for some the 5km or 10km will be a challenge. You can see what each person is doing in the updates.
Waipuna Hospice provides specialised cares for those in their final stages of life.
As well as Nursing Cares they provide Social Work support, Counselling, Spiritual Support & more. Support can continue after a loved ones passing.
In her final weeks Tania was cared for at home with the assistance of Waipuna.
Tania was cared for with dignity & respect. Nothing was too much - if anything in her usual style Tania did not want to make a fuss.
Waipuna is not government funded while some of services are contracted from Te Whatu Ora Waipuna need to find millions of dollars a year so that they can continue to provide much needed support. Our whānau want to raise as much as we can so others can receive the same cares Tania did.
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"Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu." 4 October 2026
Our whānau would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who gave koha in Tania's honour and supported us throughout this journey. We also thank those who were unable to koha but gave words of encouragement.
It has been an honour to raise pūtea in Tania's name. Your tautoko, aroha, and manaakitanga throughout this journey have been both humbling and deeply meaningful to our whānau.
We also acknowledge that hospices serve specific regions, meaning many of you generously supported a service that neither you nor your whānau may ever personally use. Throughout this journey, many of you have shared stories of how your own loved ones were cared for by their local hospice. We have heard only positive stories, filled with gratitude for the compassion, dignity, and support provided. We thank you not only for your koha, but also for sharing the stories of your loved ones with us.
As this fundraising journey comes to a close, we encourage you to consider supporting your own local hospice in the future, should you be in a position to do so. Whether through pūtea, volunteering your time, or donating quality goods to a hospice shop, every contribution helps hospices continue providing care, compassion, and dignity to individuals and whānau during some of life's most challenging moments.
Through your kindness, Tania's memory has been honoured in a way that will remain with us always.
Our hauora journeys will continue.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa. ❤️
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