On behalf of Jackson, Brendan and Claire, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who has surrounded us with love, kindness and support during the heartbreaking loss of our beautiful girl, McKenzie. Over these past few months and especially in the days before and after her passing, we have felt the strength of an incredible community who have held us up with cards, messages, baking, meals, hugs, flowers, and simply just being there. Every gesture, big or small has reminded us just how loved Mack was and how far her smile and spirit reached! Mack touched lives in a way words can hardly describe and the love and support you have shown us is a reflection of the impact she made in her 17 short but beautiful and full years. We also want to say a huge thanks to all the people who spoke at Mack's celebration; to those who came to the paddle out at East End; and to anyone who helped out in some way during this time. She would have absolutely loved both of these days. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing beside us in our grief, for sharing your memories of her and for helping us honour her life in the most beautiful way. We truly have some amazing people around us and we are forever grateful!
With lots of love and thank you to everyone.

Published by Taranaki Daily News on Sep. 6, 2025.