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Full/Partial Closures On SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Highway
Significant and necessary roadworks on part of State Highway 99 in Southland will mean 24/7 closures over about two weeks, followed by lesser traffic restrictions, which road users are encouraged to plan for. The 1.3km section of SH99/Wallacetown-Lorneville Road, between the intersections of Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road and
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AFFLECK, Janet Margaret QSTJ, QSM:
Passed away in the care of Ribbonwood Country Home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 21, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill), loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret, Logan and Lyndal, William, the late Grace, Campbell and Mary, loved grandmother of Jessie-Ann, Megan, and Hamish; Olivia, and Scott; Jimmy, and Grace; Great Grandmother of Lillie. The family would like to thank Ribbonwood staff for the love and care shown to Janet. A private service for Janet will be held. Janet will be reunited with Bill at the Charlton Park Cemetery. Messages to 1 Back street, Tapanui 9522
McMILLAN, Julie Anne:
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beautiful Mum and wife to Corey, on Friday 20 February 2026, aged 61 years. She was the heart of our family — loving, strong, and endlessly generous. Beloved Mum of Sarah, Amy, Nicole, Ben, Cody and Larissa, treasured Nana of Katherine and Aiden, Elliouse, Krystal, Libby, Harper and Maddox , Jackson and Casey and Ashton Newly Great Grand Nana to Bodhi. Loved Daughter of Russell and Charlotte Hamlin, and sister to Clifford, Allison and Glenis and their families. Thank you for your unconditional love and guidance. We will miss you every day. A private celebration of Julie’s life will be held in accordance with her Wishes. All who knew and loved her are warmly invited to visit her while she’s resting at home with her Family 37 Oteramika Road 9812.
REED, Kelvin:
After a long illness, at home, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria, loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Maelee, Trevor, Greg and *Annie, Gareth and Emma, Melissa and Neils Smithson, Gregory and Ireen; hardcase and cherished Popa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved son of *Charlie and *Vera, brother and brother-in-law of Dulcie, *Tom, Ian and Lynn, Eileen, Neil and Gail, and Nola; and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Kelvin will be held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore on Monday, March 2, at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Balfour Cemetery. Family warmly invite you to join them thereafter at the Balfour Hall for light refreshments. Livestream link available at www.southernfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Southland, and Lumsden St John. The Reed family warmly thank Access caregivers, Hospice Southland, Ameila, District Nurses, Lumsden Medical Centre, Dr. Matthew Stokes, and Lumsden St John, for all their care and support shown to Kelvin in later years. Messages to 362 Glenure Road, Balfour 9779. (*denotes deceased).
TE AWHE, Makere Evelyn (Ma):
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Ma in the care of Hospice Southland and surrounded by the love of her whanau on Sunday 22 February 2026; aged 56 years. Much loved partner and soulmate of Greg Hewitt, deeply loved and cherished Mum of Hunter and Ngapera, and Santana and Shanaya, loved Nanny to Ellie and Amaia. Dearly loved and treasured daughter of Andrew* and Lovey, a much loved sister of Robert, Andrew and Rayleen, and Tira, a much loved aunty and friend. Ma will resting at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff until her service, details to be advised.
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