Passed unexpectedly on January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family; aged 62 years. Loved son of the late Hohepa and Henrieta Kahukura, loved and cherished brother, cousin, father, grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to many. Until we meet again. RIP. A service to celebrate Jame's life will be held at the Omakau Rugby Clubrooms, at 11.00am on Monday, January 26, followed by burial at the Drybread Cemetery. Donations to the Able Charitable Trust and the Brain Injury Association would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to The Kahukura family, PO Box 79, Omakau.

Published by Southland Times on Jan. 24, 2026.