New Zealand Law Society - May 2026

May 2026

Abbott, Karen Irone (alive)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, of Kaikohe, Beneficiary, born March 28 1963, please contact Christie Stephenson, Public Trust:

Email:
publictrustppprteam@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
079217116
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Barber, Bruce Fraser (alive)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, of Auckland, Retired, born October 22 1960, please contact Richard Hocking, Public Trust:

Email:
richard.hocking@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
039553721
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Bennison, Roderick Sean (aka Sean)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, Horticulturist, born January 5 1967, who died April 1 2026, please contact Jo Lofroth:

Email:
jo.lofroth@tompkinswake.co.nz
Phone:
079299991

Berry, Lawrence John (aka Laurence John Berry)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Whangarei Heads, Whangarei, Artist, born May 3 1958, who died April 12 2026, please contact Je'anne Nelson, Gilding Baker Law:

Email:
jeanne@gildingbaker.co.nz
Phone:
094383066
Post:
PO Box 548 Whangarei 146

Cheneler, Lee Antony

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Whangaparaoa, Business Owner, born June 30 1973, who died March 11 2026, please contact Mandy Davies, Stodart Davies Law:

Email:
mandy@stodartdavieslaw.co.nz
Phone:
094776212
Post:
PO Box 302690, North Harbour, Auckland 0751

Childs, Lanna Dale

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born September 23 1952, who died October 19 2024, please contact Angharad Yearbury:

Email:
angharadyearbury@gmail.com
Phone:
0211386985

Chu, I-Ching (aka I-Ching Claire Chu)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Housewife, born August 25 1967, who died April 30 2026, please contact Haiyan Yang, Yang Lawyers:

Email:
haiyan.yang@yanglawyers.co.nz
Phone:
096385601
Post:
151 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Church, Owen John

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born June 5 1930, who died April 13 2026, please contact Jennifer Wilkens, Andrew Lemalu Law:

Email:
jenny@andrewlemalulaw.co.nz
Phone:
095790045
Post:
PO Box 11321, Ellerslie, Auckland 1540

Clay, Elisabeth Lucie

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Churton Park, Wellington, Retired, born January 1 1937, who died April 25 2026, please contact Kimberley Rayner, Public Trust, Kapiti,:

Email:
kimberley.rayner@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
049030301
Post:
7/11 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu 5032

Coe, Gary Charles

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born August 26 1945, who died April 26 2026, please contact Amanda Coe:

Email:
amandancoe@gmail.com
Phone:
0212077434

Cope, Oscar Dean (aka Dean)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Strathmore/Mirimar and Kapiti, Operations Manager, born February 16 1971, who died March 12 2026, please contact Fleur Hobson, Hobson Mills Law Limited:

Email:
estates@hobsonmills.com
Post:
PO Box 144 Waikanae 5250

Corse-Scott, Mark Louis (aka Mark Louis Scott)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Papakura, Unemployed, born March 30 1966, who died August 22 2025, please contact Isaac Stevenson, Rice Craig:

Email:
isaac.stevenson@ricecraig.co.nz
Phone:
092951700
Post:
8-10 Queen Street, Papakura, South Auckland 2110

Creagh, Patrick Francis

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Greymouth, Retired Operator, born January 1 1949, who died April 18 2026, please contact Anna Loach, Public Trust:

Email:
anna.loach@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
033532791
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Crowley, Robert Brent

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Nelson, Retired Truck Driver, born August 13 1950, who died February 19 2026, please contact Susan Ritchie, Glasgow Harley:

Email:
susan@ghlegal.nz
Phone:
035487129
Post:
PO Box 138 Nelson 7040

Cunniffe, Albert Boyd (aka Albert John Cunniffe)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of New Plymouth, Retired, born August 10 1932, who died February 6 2023, please contact Kathryn Price, Public Trust:

Email:
kathryn.price@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
069686152
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Curnow, Benjamin Penn

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Timaru, Art Writer, who died November 7 2025, please contact Rajiv Rao, Inder Lynch:

Email:
r.rao@inderlynch.co.nz
Phone:
092666185
Post:
PO Box 76745, Manukau City, Auckland 2241

Edwards, Libya Ada (alive)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, of Whangarei, Retired, born November 6 1949, please contact Christie Stephenson, Public Trust:

Email:
publictrustppprteam@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
079217116
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Fewtrell, Clinton Alan (aka Clinton Alan Remington Fewtrell)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Sales Director, born September 30 1968, who died April 13 2026, please contact William Heywood, McVeagh Fleming:

Email:
wheywood@mcveaghfleming.co.nz
Phone:
098499975
Post:
Level 3, van den Brink House, 652 Great South Road, Manukau City Centre Auckland 2104

Flavell, Colin

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Dargaville, Retired, who died February 28 2026, please contact Marcus Quinn, Hammonds Law Ltd:

Email:
marcus@hammondslaw.co.nz
Phone:
094397099
Post:
PO Box 16 Dargaville 0340

Gale, Tokorima Candida (aka Rima)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Wellington, Retired, born September 4 1945, who died May 6 2026, please contact Patrick Gough, Public Trust:

Email:
patrick.gough@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
049784894
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

George (nee Tippen), Noeline Evelyn

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Christchurch, Retired, born June 26 1943, who died April 23 2026, please contact Carmen Campos, Saunders & Co:

Email:
carmen.campos@saunders.co.nz
Phone:
032660820
Post:
PO Box 18 Christchurch 8140

Greenstreet, Ma Ida Rosario Adecer (aka Ida)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Levin, Healthcare Assistant, born October 1 1963, who died March 27 2026, please contact Patrick Gleeson, Fitzherbert Rowe Lawyers:

Email:
p.gleeson@fitzrowe.co.nz
Phone:
068839515
Post:
PO Box 34 Levin 5540

Hancock, Glenda

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Christchurch, Businesswoman, born August 31 1940, who died April 9 2026, please contact Kerry Hancock:

Email:
kerry@thevegangrocer.co.nz
Phone:
0274456220

Henry, Henry Tiopu Tiare

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born December 11 1953, who died September 29 2020, please contact Henry Hoglund, Vaai, Hoglund and Toma:

Email:
henry@vaaihoglundtoma.com
Phone:
098282102
Post:
PO Box 15814, New Lynn, Auckland 0640

Holly, Malcolm John

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Napier, Retired Leaf Opener for Rothmans, born June 5 1941, who died April 17 2026, please contact Andrew Luke Benjes, Public Trust:

Email:
andrew.benjes@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
069746125
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Huni, Alekisio (aka Alexis)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born January 28 1932, who died July 26 2025, please contact Jackie Whaanga, Public Trust:

Email:
jackie.whaanga@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
063570207

Joe, Ernest Arthur

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Wairoa/Napier/Hastings/Gisborne/Palmerston North, Corrections Officer, born January 9 1959, who died June 21 2019, please contact Sue Cameron, Nolans Law Limited:

Email:
suec@nolans.co.nz
Phone:
068671209
Post:
PO Box 1141 Gisborne 4010

Joe, Eugene Padre (aka Jerry Fox Joe)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Wairoa, Napier, Hastings and Gisborne, Meat Sawman, born June 15 1962, who died May 29 2011, please contact Sue Cameron, Nolans Law Limited:

Email:
suec@nolans.co.nz
Phone:
068671209
Post:
PO Box 1141 Gisborne 4010

Joyce, Albert Ernest

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Whangarei, Retired, born August 26 1943, who died July 26 2022, please contact Ashley Joyce:

Email:
ashtjoyce@gmail.com
Phone:
0212742215

Kaisuva, Lonati (aka Lorna)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, who died June 18 2024, please contact Gryffin Woods, Be Frank Legal:

Email:
gryffin@befranklegal.co.nz
Phone:
0273401577
Post:
85 Beach Haven Road, Beach Haven 0626

Katene, Jackson Andrew (aka Jack Studholme Minhinnick)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Porirua, Retired, born January 19 1942, who died October 9 2025, please contact John Murfitt, Public Trust:

Email:
john.murfitt@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
049784646
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Langford, Walter George

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Takaka, Farm Contractor, born November 13 1935, who died April 15 2026, please contact Kirsty Brownlow, Public Trust:

Email:
kirstyanne.brownlow@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
039893702
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Larkins, Winsome Janet

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Dunedin, Retired, born November 10 1935, who died April 26 2026, please contact Tane Te Hauora, Public Trust:

Email:
tane.tehauora@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
039553727
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Lynch, Gwenneth Constance

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Palmerston North, Retired, born March 3 1941, who died March 24 2026, please contact Rebecca Toghill, Public Trust:

Email:
Rebecca.Toghill@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
069746126
Post:
24 Currie St New Plymouth 4310

Madden, Gavin Keith

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of 5 Resolution Road, Kerikeri, Far North 0230, Retired Accountant, born May 5 1930, who died October 29 2017, please contact Katherine Helena Seaman (aka Beverley Pamela Dulcie Madden):

Email:
khseaman@outlook.com
Phone:
44-(0)1865-515 114

Mafi, Halefiki Ikitoa

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Bus Driver, born June 15 1950, who died December 3 2025, please contact Debra Law, Law & Associates:

Email:
debra@lawassociates.co.nz
Phone:
092627602
Post:
PO Box 76-124, Auckland, 2104

Manson, Patricia Mary

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Picton, Retired, born August 12 1964, who died April 30 2026, please contact Hayley Boud, Caring Estates:

Email:
hayley@caringestates.co.nz
Phone:
0210777785
Post:
PO Box 9092, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240

McCombie, Elizabeth Anne

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Christchurch, Retired, born July 12 1948, who died August 26 2024, please contact Jamie Morgan, Public Trust:

Email:
jamie.morgan@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
099856829

Nepia-Ngarangione, Ladye Renee (alive)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, of Hastings, Beneficiary, born March 8 1993, please contact Christie Stephenson, Public Trust:

Email:
publictrustppprteam@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
079217116
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

New, Frances Ellen

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Hastings, Retired, born February 26 1931, who died March 27 2026, please contact Jo Cotter, Public Trust:

Email:
jo.cotter@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
069746124
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Nicholson, Larissa Stacey-Jane

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Henderson, Auckland, Teacher, born November 18 1978, who died March 26 2026, please contact Amie Wallwork, Henderson Reeves Connell Rishworth:

Email:
AmieWallwork@hendersonreeves.co.nz
Phone:
0274565455
Post:
PO Box 71016, Rosebank, Auckland 1348

O'Donnell, Betsey

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Tauranga, Retired, born January 20 1930, who died April 25 2026, please contact Lucy Collie, Public Trust:

Email:
lucy.collie@PublicTrust.co.nz
Phone:
075713204
Post:
Level 1, 575 Cameron Road, Tauranga 3112

O'Malley, Michael Leo

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Christchurch, Retired Labourer, born January 24 1940, who died April 12 2026, please contact Elvis Surin, Public Trust:

Email:
Elvis.Surin@PublicTrust.co.nz
Phone:
033630601

Ormond, Sandra Lee

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Maketu, Retired, born February 8 1965, who died April 17 2026, please contact Renee Ormond:

Email:
rlormond@outlook.com
Phone:
0273108161

Paul, Julinda Rose (aka Rose Paul) (alive)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, of Dargaville, Beneficiary, born June 10 1989, please contact Christie Stephenson, Public Trust:

Email:
publictrustppprteam@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
079217116
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140

Priestley, Michael James

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Kaiapoi, Packer, born December 10 1972, who died April 5 2026, please contact Stephanie Strydom, Pier Law Limited:

Email:
s.strydom@pierlaw.co.nz
Phone:
033270590
Post:
PO Box 76134, Northwood, Christchurch 8548

Rodriguez, Santiago De Leon

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Glenfield, Auckland, Corrections Officer, born May 25 1956, who died April 2 2026, please contact Nick Smith, Websterlaw Ltd:

Email:
nick@websterlaw.co.nz
Phone:
094893015
Post:
Level 1, 505 Lake Road & corner, 2 Huron Street / PO Box 33505 Takapuna, Auckland 0622

Ropitini, Douglas Raymond James

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Hastings, Labourer, born July 31 1963, who died January 16 2026, please contact Nicholas Aveling, Bramwell Bate Lawyers:

Email:
nick@bramwellbate.co.nz
Phone:
068728210
Post:
Level 1, 303 Karamu Road North, Hastings 4122

Shand, Luz Lagamayo

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired Cleaner, born August 28 1955, who died March 14 2026, please contact Maria Cecilia Dela Cruz:

Email:
jancecyl_3670@yahoo.com
Phone:
0211911644

Sigley, Colin Cairn

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born August 12 1953, who died April 27 2026, please contact Priyanka Chand, Lawler & Co:

Email:
Priyanka.Chand@lawler.co.nz
Phone:
095271338

Sutton, Philip Owen

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Karori, Wellington, Postie, born November 22 1958, who died April 20 2026, please contact Sonya Vujnovich, Olive Law Limited:

Email:
sonya@olivelaw.co.nz
Phone:
094774456
Post:
PO Box 36-035, Northcote, Auckland 0748

Swizter, Anthony Grey

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born December 11 1957, who died March 8 2026, please contact Josephine Munro, Daniel Overton & Goulding:

Email:
josephine@doglaw.co.nz
Phone:
096222222
Post:
PO Box 13017, Onehunga, Auckland 1643

Ta'ala, Maneafaiga Derek (aka Keith)

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Air NZ Supervisor, born October 2 1988, who died April 13 2026, please contact Andrew Lemalu, Andrew Lemalu Law:

Email:
andrew@andrewlemalulaw.co.nz
Phone:
095790045
Post:
PO Box 11321, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542

Tanerau-King, Maraea

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Porirua, born January 15 1957, who died March 4 2026, please contact Lynda Pointon, Steve Gill Law:

Email:
lynda@stevegilllaw.com
Phone:
045694993
Post:
PO Box 30-713 Lower Hutt 5040

Taukolo, Koni

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Mangere, Auckland, Retired, born May 21 1954, who died February 26 2025, please contact Nick Smith, Websterlaw Ltd:

Email:
nick@websterlaw.co.nz
Phone:
094893015
Post:
Level 1, 505 Lake Road & corner, 2 Huron Street / PO Box 33505 Takapuna 0622

van Veen, Cornelis

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Tauranga, Retired Builder, born August 12 1940, who died April 19 2026, please contact Nichole Gough:

Email:
Nichole.Gough@PublicTrust.co.nz
Phone:
07 927 7028
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington

van Veen, Yvonne Frances Elizbeth

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Tauranga, Retired Homemaker, born May 9 1944, who died April 20 2026, please contact Nichole Gough:

Email:
Nichole.Gough@PublicTrust.co.nz
Phone:
07 927 7028
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington

Walker, Hazel Carolyn

Would any lawyer holding a will for the above-named, late of Auckland, Retired, born July 30 1936, who died February 27 2026, please contact Zoe Pearson, Public Trust:

Email:
zoe.pearson@publictrust.co.nz
Phone:
093004181
Post:
Private Bag 5902 Wellington 6140