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Ynys Fraser obituary: 103-year-old Rotorua legend dies
15 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM
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An important piece of Rotorua history is gone with the death of 103-year-old treasure Ynys Fraser QSM.
The gracious and dignified Fraser has been described as a one-off who had a wonderful sense of fun.
Her family said she was born to dance and she lived so long simply because she loved life.
Among Fraser s long list of community services was being a patron of the Friends of QE Health, Charter member of Zonta, a member of various U3A groups and an active member of Friends of the Rotorua Museum.
Jonathan Temm QC obituary: Rotorua mourns great legal mind and master in the courtroom
5 Mar, 2021 12:20 AM
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Jonathan Temm QC at this chambers. Photo / File
If the courtroom was a stage, Jonathan Temm QC was the star of the show. The great legal mind never liked to back down in an argument, but he lost one of his few battles on Wednesday when he died from a brain tumour surrounded by his family.
The 58-year-old has left a legacy among the legal fraternity who are mourning the loss of one of the country s greatest lawyers.
Temm QC was more than just a brilliant performer in the courtroom. His true talent lay in his ability to simply listen, give his time and make people feel like they have been heard.
Rotorua thanks Jill Nicholas for more than 60 years service to journalism and the community
16 Dec, 2020 06:00 AM
4 minutes to read
Jill Nicholas with good friend and Te Arawa leader Sir Toby Curtis. Photo / Supplied by Tracey Scott
Jill Nicholas with good friend and Te Arawa leader Sir Toby Curtis. Photo / Supplied by Tracey Scott
The Countess of Koutu, a diminutive Clark Kent, journalism royalty and an inspiration to young writers.
These are just some of the words used to describe Rotorua s Jill Nicholas at a special gathering on Tuesday held to mark her more than 60-year contribution to journalism and the community.