Tamati MAERE Obituary

I am sad to hear of the passing of my old mate Tam (TImtam). Tam was my supervisor back at his days with Placemakers and I always held him in the highest of regard. A hard working man with a heart of gold. My condolences to Toni and Thomas. Rest easy my bro

When Tam was in the building at work I always new - he had a presence he carried, a true gentleman. Kind, warm, and real. He was a dedicated worker with an ethic that would see him with constant late lunches and coffees. He touched my life in a positive way and I will miss his early morning greetings on a Monday morning that would go something like this. "Welcome home Elizabeth, we are back into it" " Home I would cry," " yes this is our work home". Indeed he was like a work father/friend/confidant. Always remembered for a beautiful smile, and the last of a true Gentleman manner. Rest in Peace Tam - watch over us - and have the coffee on for the day we meet again. Elizabeth ICC

I had the privilege of knowing Tamati for 7 years at the council, we both had a passion for the outdoors, the sea and mutton birds.
he introduced me to some wonderful people and some spectacular places. i will always be in his debt for allowing me to experience these places and enjoy his company, he was a big man with a bigger heart and a love of giving. i will miss our korero at work and his support in the trying environment of local government.
sleep well my friend, and yes I will keep visiting those places you held dear as I know you will be watching. Po Marere toku hoa. ma te wa. Anaru ( andy ) Johnson

A real pleasure to have known Tam Toni and Thomas. Yvonne and my thoughts are with you both. I had so much time for Tam and really enjoyed his company over the years,Geoff K

A gentleman and a pleasure to work alongside at PTL, RIP Tam and my thoughts are with your family

A pleasure to work with Tam (fellow driver) and good mate....enjoyed his company and cycle outings. Will fondly remember him as "Tambo", action man....a term other fellow drivers will know how he got this tag (re: a deer leaping out in front of his coach on the way to Milford!) R.I.P Tambo...DAWN

Shocked as I know the family are,to think only a few weeks back you two spent a lovely tea with us.thoughts love and hug from all the Karipa family in Brisbane.I was making a boilup the day when we heard,ended up not having it as too many thoughts of my last one,Toni ,it was yours and Tamiti,s.Toni ,please take care and live on with all the dreams you and Tamiti had.love to all.

Sad to hear of the passing of Tamati . He was a good friend and always good with the barbie.
will be sadly missed by all .
all our love and thoughts be with you .

A loving brother in law and a great friend will be sadly missed .

We are made stronger by standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. Moe moe ra, Tamati. Much love and aroha to your whanau.xxxx

So Very Sad to read that Tama has passed away Prayers go out to you and Thomas Toni God Bless