Midge Te Kani

Fire and Emergency New Zealand would like to acknowledge the sudden passing of Midge Te Kani, a member of Tairāwhiti Local Advisory Committee.

Midge’s strong commitment to her community and to championing courageous conversations contributed much to the committee’s work and achievements. She advocated strongly for the kaupapa she was supporting, strove to build strong relationships with volunteer fire brigades, and was instrumental in enabling the Tairāwhiti District to build new relationships and connections. 

Her active engagement in her role, particularly in kaupapa Māori and with our Rautaki Māori, alongside her wide networks made lasting and significant contributions not only to Fire and Emergency, but ultimately back into the community.

Midge understood her community and people well and had a talent for turning kōrero into action. The passion she spoke with, and the perspectives she championed will be sorely missed by her fellow committee members, our district staff and the wider community. 

Our thoughts and aroha are with her whānau and the crews that responded.

Midge’s tangi will take place on Monday 9 September at Mangatu marae.