Community Mourns Hokianga Kuia Tārati Buckley Following Alleged Murder
Whānau pay tribute to Hokianga kuia Tārati Buckley, allegedly murdered in Far North
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The family of Tārati Buckley, a 76-year-old kuia, mourns her death after she was allegedly murdered in Whirinaki, Far North. Known for her dedication to helping children, Buckley was found dead after police discovered her burned-out vehicle in Tangowahine.
- 01Tārati Buckley, also known as Nanny Dot, was 76 years old.
- 02She was found dead at a property in Whirinaki, Far North, after police investigations.
- 03Her burned-out SUV was discovered approximately 100km south in Tangowahine, Kaipara.
- 04Police discovered signs of burglary at her Ōpononi home before finding her body.
- 05The family emphasized her lifelong commitment to helping children and grandchildren.
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The family of Tārati Buckley, a 76-year-old kuia from Hokianga, is grieving her death following an alleged murder in Whirinaki, Far North. Known affectionately as Nanny and Nanny Dot, Buckley dedicated her life to supporting tamariki (children) and mokopuna (grandchildren). Police found her body after discovering her burned-out SUV about 100 kilometers south in Tangowahine, Kaipara. Concerned for her safety when she was not found at her Ōpononi home, which had been burgled, authorities conducted a search leading to her tragic discovery approximately six kilometers away in Whirinaki. Her family remembers her as a devoted caregiver.
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The community is deeply affected by the loss of Tārati Buckley, highlighting the need for safety and support for vulnerable individuals.
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