Tiwhatiwha i te pō

Kakarauri i te pō

I a au i te pō kerekere

I a au i te pōtangotango

Ka takawiri ngā papa o Maui

Ka pō! Ka ao

Ka tihewā mauri ora

E haruru ana ngā tai o maihi rangi mōu e Kath kua riro nei.

Haere ki a nunui mā, ki a roroa mā.

Hoki atu ki ō mātua, ki ō tūpuna e tauwhanga atu ana i a koe.

Haere hoki atu rā koe ki te kainga tuturu mā tātou  mō te tangata.

Ki reira koe okioki ai i roto i ngā ringa kaha o te kaihanga.

 
It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the sudden passing of Kath Wharton, our Sport Northland Co-Chair, on Thursday 21 November.  Kath was a much-loved leader, mentor and friend to our Board of Trustees and the wider Sport Northland whānau. Her contribution to the play, active recreation and sport sector has been significant, as a New Zealand representative athlete, coach and Trustee. She will be remembered fondly for her strong community advocacy, her commitment to uplifting whānau wellbeing and growing opportunities for young women and girls in sport. 

We are deeply saddened by this news and extend our deepest sympathies to Andrew, their children and the wider whānau at this very difficult time.  

Moe mai rā e te rangatira.

Sport Northland Board of Trustees