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Durham Havill, former Westland Mayor, died May 15, 2025
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CommentsKevin O'Regan
RIP Durham. Remembered as a go get um gentleman he will be sorely missed
Kevin John Wall
Sorry to the family for his loss , he sure did a lot with his life
RIP Durham
From a very young age we were connected, you taught us at Sunday School
Another Kaihinu School Ole Boy gone but not forgotten
Wendy Oats
Sadly the Arahura Valley old timers are dying out Fond memories of going from farm to farm in the summer, picking up little hay bales for everyone. Mostly us kids just had a ball!
Esta Richardson
Condolences to Duham's family,a real gentleman
Elizabeth Betty Woods
RIP Durham, an amazing generous man...one who contributed so much to the Coast...
Allan Bradley
RIP Durham been a great mate for 70 years done more Allan Bradley
RIP Durham been a great mate for 70 years done more for the Coast than anyone i know
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Adam Tainui
RIP & condolences ?
I’m sure the old man & uncle George will have the guitars tuned, boss hog will have the beers cold & uncle Hupp will have one poured on the bar for ya ?
Cheers to another legendary coaster that will for ever be missed?
2d
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Kevin O'Regan
RIP Durham. Remembered as a go get um gentleman he will be sorely missed
2d
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Wendy Oats
Sadly the Arahura Valley old timers are dying out? Fond memories of going from farm to farm in the summer, picking up little hay bales for everyone. Mostly us kids just had a ball!
2d
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Ian Borlase
A great west coast businessman , community man , and above all a great family man .
Always a staunch advocate for the greater good of the coast as a whole.
Sincere condolences to Durham's extended family.
A man who will be greatly missed by all who have been involved with him .
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Kevin John Wall
Sorry to the family for his loss , he sure did a lot with his life
RIP Durham
From a very young age we were connected, you taught us at Sunday School
Another Kaihinu School Ole Boy gone but not forgotten
2d
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Esta Richardson
Condolences to Durham's family,a real gentleman
2d
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Dave Palmer
RIP Durham. What can you say but ' he's a bloke who got it done, don't consult just do it'.
2d
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Kim Blanchfield
Rip Durham. U always waved and said Gidday to me thanks one Top Bloke.
2d
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Elizabeth Betty Woods
RIP Durham, an amazing generous man...one who contributed so much to the Coast...
2d
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Carol O'Connor
So very sad to learn of the passing of a bloody amazing man. Sending deepest sympathy to Andrew, Monique Havill and all the family. ??
2d
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Pat Odea
So sorry to lose a man so dedicated to the wellfare of the whole Westcoast
2d
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Ted Schroder
We were cousins and grew up together. His mother was my godmother. A wonderful family. May he and his family be blessed.
2d
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Marie Twist
Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
1d
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Liz Hay
I remember him from school days at Hokitika DHS, as we were in the same class. I moved away after school, but have been aware of his long years of contribution to the Coast.
1d
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Darren Andrews
A West Coast legend and staunch advocate. RIP Durham.
2d
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Hellen Morris
Sad news,my sympathy to all of Durham’s family ❤️❤️
2d
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Jackie Hetherington
Condolences to all
7h
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Anna Olson
Thinking of you Lorairne, Andy and Jude. A west coast legend we will all miss. ❤️
1d
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KateandMike Lilley
Condolences to the family
2d
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Maurice Muir
Condolences to the family a true Coast legend
2d
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Nadia Tainui
Condolences to the Havill family.
1d
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Cindy Gilbertson
Condolences to the family from Gary and Dot Wilson Australia
1d
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Laurie Anisy
Sorry to hear this.Sympathy to all the family.The coast was enriched by having a man like Durham. Rest In Peace.
2d
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Jude Campbell
Condolences to the families, such a lovely man
1d
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Helen Hadland
Such a lovely thoughtful and helpful man just as I remember his dad being when we shifted here to Awatuna in 1986. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
20h
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Joan Adams
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Greg Shand
RIP Durham
Jenny Jones
My deepest sympathy to Durhams family such sad news.
Kate Louise
Rest in Peace Durham. A lovely man who will be deeply missed by all.
Karyn Bousfield-Black
A lovely man - rest easy.
Betty Olson
Sad. RIP Durham
Jann Hines
Sorry to hear of Durham's passing such a lovely person ?
Gail White
Condolences to all the family my thoughts are with you all, such a gentleman he will be sadly missed. RIP Durham
Julie Kilkelly
A mighty Totara has fallen, RIP Durham. Thinking of all his family at this sad time x ?
Rob Lunn
A very wise man!! RIP Durham
Julie Howe
Lots of love family
Lynette Sollis
Deepest sympathy to Havill Family at this sad time
Kath Rogers
Deepest sympathy to a fine man
Sandra Wickes
RIP - condolences to the family ?❤️
Judy Wilson
Condolences to all the family, a true West Coaster.
Judith Whitehead
Sad to read. A lovely man. Our deepest sympathy to you Andrew Monique and families.
Melanie Langdon
My thoughts are with you Monique Havill , Andrew and all of your Family.
Irene Cook
A great mayor rip Durham.
Julie Ritchie
Sending our condolences - a mighty totara has fallen
Dulcie Reeves
Sorry to hear of your passing, my thoughts are with you all
Clayton Nevin
He will be missed
Jacinta N Shane Heney
Condolences to all the family...
Tracey Anderson
Vale Durham - a true West Coast legend…. Deepest sympathy to Durhams family.
Dave Steers
RIP.Great to have known him. CONDOLENCES to the fa.
Ted Schroder
We were cousins and grew up together. His mother was my godmother. A wonderful family. May he and his family be blessed.
Carol O'Connor
So very sad to learn of the passing of a bloody amazing man. Sending deepest sympathy to Andrew, Monique Havill and all the family.
Darren Andrews
A West Coast legend and staunch advocate. RIP Durham.
Joan Adams
R I P
Karyn Bousfield-Black
A lovely man - rest easy.
Betty Olson
Sad. RIP Durham
Rob Lunn
A very wise man!! RIP Durham
Kath Rogers
Deepest sympathy to a fine man
Sandra Wickes
RIP - condolences to the family
Melanie Langdon
My thoughts are with you Monique Havill , Andrew and all of your Family.
Irene Cook
A great mayor rip Durham.
KateandMike Lilley
Condolences to the family
Dave Steers
RIP.Great to have known him. CONDOLENCES to the fa.
Madeline Mcgee
RIP Durham
Greg Shand
RIP Durham
Kate Louise
Rest in Peace Durham. A lovely man who will be deeply missed by all.
Clayton Nevin
He will be missed
Anna Olson
Thinking of you Lorairne, Andy and Jude. A west coast legend we will all miss.
Marie Twist
Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
Liz Hay
I remember him from school days at Hokitika DHS, as we were in the same class. I moved away after school, but have been aware of his long years of contribution to the Coast.
Jude Campbell
Condolences to the families, such a lovely man
Judy Wilson
Condolences to all the family, a true West Coaster.
Julie Kilkelly
A mighty Totara has fallen, RIP Durham. Thinking of all his family at this sad time x
Cindy Gilbertson
Condolences to the family from Gary and Dot Wilson
Graham Whitiskie
My Condolences to the Havil family, To Andrew and his sister your father was a good man a true West Coaster. May he RIP
Jann Hines
Sorry to hear of Durham's passing such a lovely person
Les Ellis
RIP Durham, a true West Coaster in every sense. Condolences to Loraine and all the Havill Family with this sad Loss.
Nadia Tainui
Condolences to the Havill family.
Lynette Sollis
Deepest sympathy to Havill Family at this sad time xx
Adam Tainui
RIP & condolences
I’m sure the old man & uncle George will have the guitars tuned, boss hog will have the beers cold & uncle Hupp will have one poured on the bar for ya
Cheers to another legendary coaster that will for ever be missed?
y
Julie Howe
Lots of love family
Tracey Anderson
Vale Durham - a true West Coast legend…. Deepest sympathy to Durhams family.
Hellen Morris
Sad news,my sympathy to all of Durham’s family
Pat Odea
So sorry to lose a man so dedicated to the wellfare of the whole Westcoast
Jenny Jones
My deepest sympathy to Durhams family such sad news.
Jacinta N Shane Heney
Condolences to all the family...
Rhonda Bowkett
Much love to you all. Rest easy Durham.
Laurie Anisy
Sorry to hear this.Sympathy to all the family.The coast was enriched by having a man like Durham. Rest In Peace.
Phil N Deb Campbell
Rip Durham. Send our love to family.
Maurice Muir
Condolences to the family a true Coast legend
Dave Palmer
RIP Durham. What can you say but ' he's a bloke who got it done, don't consult just do it'.
Judith Whitehead
Sad to read. A lovely man. Our deepest sympathy to you Andrew Monique and families.
Dulcie Reeves
Sorry to hear of your passing, my thoughts are with you all
Bob Laing
Another good Coaster moves on
Helen Hadland
Such a lovely thoughtful and helpful man just as I remember his dad being when we shifted here to Awatuna in 1986. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Julie Ritchie
Sending our condolences - a mighty totara has fallen
RIP Durham. Remembered as a go get um gentleman he will be sorely missed
Kevin John Wall
Sorry to the family for his loss , he sure did a lot with his life
RIP Durham
From a very young age we were connected, you taught us at Sunday School
Another Kaihinu School Ole Boy gone but not forgotten
Wendy Oats
Sadly the Arahura Valley old timers are dying out Fond memories of going from farm to farm in the summer, picking up little hay bales for everyone. Mostly us kids just had a ball!
Esta Richardson
Condolences to Duham's family,a real gentleman
Elizabeth Betty Woods
RIP Durham, an amazing generous man...one who contributed so much to the Coast...
Allan Bradley
RIP Durham been a great mate for 70 years done more Allan Bradley
RIP Durham been a great mate for 70 years done more for the Coast than anyone i know
2d
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Adam Tainui
RIP & condolences ?
I’m sure the old man & uncle George will have the guitars tuned, boss hog will have the beers cold & uncle Hupp will have one poured on the bar for ya ?
Cheers to another legendary coaster that will for ever be missed?
2d
Reply
Kevin O'Regan
RIP Durham. Remembered as a go get um gentleman he will be sorely missed
2d
Reply
Wendy Oats
Sadly the Arahura Valley old timers are dying out? Fond memories of going from farm to farm in the summer, picking up little hay bales for everyone. Mostly us kids just had a ball!
2d
Reply
Ian Borlase
A great west coast businessman , community man , and above all a great family man .
Always a staunch advocate for the greater good of the coast as a whole.
Sincere condolences to Durham's extended family.
A man who will be greatly missed by all who have been involved with him .
2d
Reply
Kevin John Wall
Sorry to the family for his loss , he sure did a lot with his life
RIP Durham
From a very young age we were connected, you taught us at Sunday School
Another Kaihinu School Ole Boy gone but not forgotten
2d
Reply
Esta Richardson
Condolences to Durham's family,a real gentleman
2d
Reply
Edited
Dave Palmer
RIP Durham. What can you say but ' he's a bloke who got it done, don't consult just do it'.
2d
Reply
Kim Blanchfield
Rip Durham. U always waved and said Gidday to me thanks one Top Bloke.
2d
Reply
Elizabeth Betty Woods
RIP Durham, an amazing generous man...one who contributed so much to the Coast...
2d
Reply
Carol O'Connor
So very sad to learn of the passing of a bloody amazing man. Sending deepest sympathy to Andrew, Monique Havill and all the family. ??
2d
Reply
Pat Odea
So sorry to lose a man so dedicated to the wellfare of the whole Westcoast
2d
Reply
Ted Schroder
We were cousins and grew up together. His mother was my godmother. A wonderful family. May he and his family be blessed.
2d
Reply
Marie Twist
Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
1d
Reply
Liz Hay
I remember him from school days at Hokitika DHS, as we were in the same class. I moved away after school, but have been aware of his long years of contribution to the Coast.
1d
Reply
Darren Andrews
A West Coast legend and staunch advocate. RIP Durham.
2d
Reply
Hellen Morris
Sad news,my sympathy to all of Durham’s family ❤️❤️
2d
Reply
Jackie Hetherington
Condolences to all
7h
Reply
Anna Olson
Thinking of you Lorairne, Andy and Jude. A west coast legend we will all miss. ❤️
1d
Reply
KateandMike Lilley
Condolences to the family
2d
Reply
Maurice Muir
Condolences to the family a true Coast legend
2d
Reply
Nadia Tainui
Condolences to the Havill family.
1d
Reply
Cindy Gilbertson
Condolences to the family from Gary and Dot Wilson Australia
1d
Reply
Laurie Anisy
Sorry to hear this.Sympathy to all the family.The coast was enriched by having a man like Durham. Rest In Peace.
2d
Reply
Jude Campbell
Condolences to the families, such a lovely man
1d
Reply
Helen Hadland
Such a lovely thoughtful and helpful man just as I remember his dad being when we shifted here to Awatuna in 1986. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
20h
Reply
Joan Adams
Reply
Greg Shand
RIP Durham
Jenny Jones
My deepest sympathy to Durhams family such sad news.
Kate Louise
Rest in Peace Durham. A lovely man who will be deeply missed by all.
Karyn Bousfield-Black
A lovely man - rest easy.
Betty Olson
Sad. RIP Durham
Jann Hines
Sorry to hear of Durham's passing such a lovely person ?
Gail White
Condolences to all the family my thoughts are with you all, such a gentleman he will be sadly missed. RIP Durham
Julie Kilkelly
A mighty Totara has fallen, RIP Durham. Thinking of all his family at this sad time x ?
Rob Lunn
A very wise man!! RIP Durham
Julie Howe
Lots of love family
Lynette Sollis
Deepest sympathy to Havill Family at this sad time
Kath Rogers
Deepest sympathy to a fine man
Sandra Wickes
RIP - condolences to the family ?❤️
Judy Wilson
Condolences to all the family, a true West Coaster.
Judith Whitehead
Sad to read. A lovely man. Our deepest sympathy to you Andrew Monique and families.
Melanie Langdon
My thoughts are with you Monique Havill , Andrew and all of your Family.
Irene Cook
A great mayor rip Durham.
Julie Ritchie
Sending our condolences - a mighty totara has fallen
Dulcie Reeves
Sorry to hear of your passing, my thoughts are with you all
Clayton Nevin
He will be missed
Jacinta N Shane Heney
Condolences to all the family...
Tracey Anderson
Vale Durham - a true West Coast legend…. Deepest sympathy to Durhams family.
Dave Steers
RIP.Great to have known him. CONDOLENCES to the fa.
Ted Schroder
We were cousins and grew up together. His mother was my godmother. A wonderful family. May he and his family be blessed.
Carol O'Connor
So very sad to learn of the passing of a bloody amazing man. Sending deepest sympathy to Andrew, Monique Havill and all the family.
Darren Andrews
A West Coast legend and staunch advocate. RIP Durham.
Joan Adams
R I P
Karyn Bousfield-Black
A lovely man - rest easy.
Betty Olson
Sad. RIP Durham
Rob Lunn
A very wise man!! RIP Durham
Kath Rogers
Deepest sympathy to a fine man
Sandra Wickes
RIP - condolences to the family
Melanie Langdon
My thoughts are with you Monique Havill , Andrew and all of your Family.
Irene Cook
A great mayor rip Durham.
KateandMike Lilley
Condolences to the family
Dave Steers
RIP.Great to have known him. CONDOLENCES to the fa.
Madeline Mcgee
RIP Durham
Greg Shand
RIP Durham
Kate Louise
Rest in Peace Durham. A lovely man who will be deeply missed by all.
Clayton Nevin
He will be missed
Anna Olson
Thinking of you Lorairne, Andy and Jude. A west coast legend we will all miss.
Marie Twist
Condolences to all the family at this sad time.
Liz Hay
I remember him from school days at Hokitika DHS, as we were in the same class. I moved away after school, but have been aware of his long years of contribution to the Coast.
Jude Campbell
Condolences to the families, such a lovely man
Judy Wilson
Condolences to all the family, a true West Coaster.
Julie Kilkelly
A mighty Totara has fallen, RIP Durham. Thinking of all his family at this sad time x
Cindy Gilbertson
Condolences to the family from Gary and Dot Wilson
Graham Whitiskie
My Condolences to the Havil family, To Andrew and his sister your father was a good man a true West Coaster. May he RIP
Jann Hines
Sorry to hear of Durham's passing such a lovely person
Les Ellis
RIP Durham, a true West Coaster in every sense. Condolences to Loraine and all the Havill Family with this sad Loss.
Nadia Tainui
Condolences to the Havill family.
Lynette Sollis
Deepest sympathy to Havill Family at this sad time xx
Adam Tainui
RIP & condolences
I’m sure the old man & uncle George will have the guitars tuned, boss hog will have the beers cold & uncle Hupp will have one poured on the bar for ya
Cheers to another legendary coaster that will for ever be missed?
y
Julie Howe
Lots of love family
Tracey Anderson
Vale Durham - a true West Coast legend…. Deepest sympathy to Durhams family.
Hellen Morris
Sad news,my sympathy to all of Durham’s family
Pat Odea
So sorry to lose a man so dedicated to the wellfare of the whole Westcoast
Jenny Jones
My deepest sympathy to Durhams family such sad news.
Jacinta N Shane Heney
Condolences to all the family...
Rhonda Bowkett
Much love to you all. Rest easy Durham.
Laurie Anisy
Sorry to hear this.Sympathy to all the family.The coast was enriched by having a man like Durham. Rest In Peace.
Phil N Deb Campbell
Rip Durham. Send our love to family.
Maurice Muir
Condolences to the family a true Coast legend
Dave Palmer
RIP Durham. What can you say but ' he's a bloke who got it done, don't consult just do it'.
Judith Whitehead
Sad to read. A lovely man. Our deepest sympathy to you Andrew Monique and families.
Dulcie Reeves
Sorry to hear of your passing, my thoughts are with you all
Bob Laing
Another good Coaster moves on
Helen Hadland
Such a lovely thoughtful and helpful man just as I remember his dad being when we shifted here to Awatuna in 1986. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Julie Ritchie
Sending our condolences - a mighty totara has fallen
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West Coast New Zealand History (19th May 2025). Durham Havill, former Westland Mayor, died May 15, 2025. In Website West Coast New Zealand History. Retrieved 22nd Mar 2026 04:06, from https://westcoast.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/34763