Nikora is a son to Francis and Kaiora Tipene. He has been raised in the Tipene Funerals whanau environment and has been educated well when caring for loved ones. Nikora’s primary role is to ensure all ceremonial hearses are valet before and after funeral services, maintains stock levels for casket trimmings and assists Funeral Directors…

Lync comes from a large family of the far north and attended Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hoani Waititi. A total immersion reo Maori school. He was raised with rich Tikanga Maori values which has assisted in his role when caring for grieving families on Marae. Lync has been with Tipene Funerals since 2017. His…

Born and raised in Tonga, and then migrated to Aotearoa in 2000, Fatafehi Tamale is of Tongan decent. Fatafehi began her career with us as the receptionist of our Onehunga Branch. As the first face many of our families would see when they walked into the branch, Fatafehi played a key role in assisting our…

Born in Cambridge, Waikato. As a father and the eldest of 7 brothers and sisters, Logan comes from a rich history of Maori and Scottish descent. His role as a Funeral Director consists of working with families of all nationalities, religions and backgrounds. Logan has 5 years experience in the funeral industry and continues to…

Of Maori and European descent, Vanessa is the first person to greet you when you enter Tipene Funerals. Growing up in the West of Auckland where she attended Rangeview Intermediate, Rutherford College and later completing her schooling at Kaipara College and Church College, however, remains a ‘Westie’ where she serves families in her role at…