From:   mrsbsrooma11 | Sent: 19/02/2006 2:33 p.m. |
| We say farewell to James Elkington who has died in Blenheim Husband of Rose, father of Verban, Carl, Marlen and Mellissa mother whose children, Ashley and Jamie (twins) have just celebreated their sixth birthday. Turi and Nui Elkington, his parents, lived on D'Urville Island as did Jim. He met Rose (Missy) in Nelson. Jim's working life included fishing and this lead on to the Maori Affairs In his vast public service allied to fishing the following extract from website dated 'Friday 13 July 2001 Speech Notes: Hon Pete Hodgson, Minister of Fisheries in which he addresses the annual conference of the NZ Recreational Fishing Council, Manor Inn, Whakatane]. I would like to start by thanking you - the Recreational Fishing Council. I would particularly like to thank a few individuals for their work on behalf of recreational fishers , and list included Jim Elkington
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From: Makalu2 Sent: 1/03/2006 8:10 p.m.
Funeral Notice for Jim
James Hemi (Jim). On February 19, 2006, peacefully, at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim; aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Rose. Much loved father and father in law of Verban and Michelle, Carl, Marlen, and Melissa and Kerry Williams, and adored Grandad of Ashley and Jamie. Messages to 380C Waikawa Rd, Picton. Jim will be at the Waikawa Marae from 3pm Tuesday, February 21. A service for Jim will be held at the Waikawa Marae, Picton, on Thursday, February 23, at 10.30 am followed by interment at the Picton Cemetery. Geoffrey T Sowman Blenheim F.D.A.N.Z. Griefcare
Crowd expected at kaumatua's funeral
THURSDAY , 23 FEBRUARY 2006
Several hundred mourners were expected to attend the funeral of respected Ngati Koata kaumatua James Hemi Elkington at Waikawa Marae in Picton today.
The former chairman of the Ngati Koata Trust died at Wairau Hospital on Sunday after a heart attack.
He had suffered from diabetes for a number of years. The 64 year-old stood down from his position as chairman about nine months ago and from his role as Nelson Marlborough regional director for the Ministry of Maori Development two months ago. Minister of Maori Affairs Parekura Horomia attended his tangi yesterday, along with representatives of the Maori Queen and Marlborough mayor Alistair Sowman. Mr Elkington's achievements included negotiating customary fisheries regulations and commercial iwi fisheries for the top of the south. He was also involved with South Island customary freshwater regulations. He established the Iwi Safer Community Council for the top of the south and was a chairman of the Runanganui for Te Tau Ihu.
Mr Elkington worked for the Marlborough Harbour Board for 15 years and was also human resources manager for the old Marlborough Area Health Board. He was a trustee of Waikawa Marae. Mr Elkington is survived by three sons and a daughter. (source: The Marlborough Express)
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