It was such a shock to hear of Di's passing and so very sad. She was the loveliest lady with a great sense of humour... always happy to help me out with difficult warranties over the years. I will miss our chats and emails. Our heart felt sympathy to Wayne and boys and all her family from the Whyteline Tractor workshop

Wayne, Hayden, Karl, Logan. Thank you for loaning Dianne to me for the 5 years we worked together at Norwood. Her and I had a wonderful working relationship with lots of laughter and stupidity. We used to get into trouble for laughing so load. Naughty children we were. We played all sorts of tricks on Wayne which he took in good spirit. We had a lolly jar in our room which people raided, so Dianne would hide it sometimes just to see the looks on the faces when they couldn't find it and had to go without. Friday lunch was always takeaways, which invariably meant sushi. We worked hard but did have lots of fun. This relationship continued after I retired with silly emails, personal talks, and reminders to each other of how many days to Christmas (bar humbug says Wayne). So Didi please save some lollies and sushi for me and we can have a feast sometime in the future when I join you. See ya later my friend. You will be missed but we will all keep your memory green. P.S as of today it's 39 days to Christmas and your would be "shite!!!"

Condolences to Dianes family on her sudden passing... I remember Diane as a co worker at NZ Post, Tremaine Avenue in Palmerston North, a quiet but smiling person happy person... life cut short too young... RIP Dianne.

To Di I was saddened to hear of your passing. You were my "Go to" person when it came to submitting warranty claims. Always patient, especially when I would ask stupid questions and always helpful when I didn't have a clue on what I was doing. It has been a pleasure to have known you for the last 18 years. I will miss the random emails and our little phone chats. Arohanui

Wayne, Garry, Logan, Karl and Hayden, my heart is hurting with you this week. Di was a special person and I am sure you are hearing that alot. It's not just a passing statement though, it is the absolute truth. She was kind and thoughtful and a great sounding board through many times when I needed some advice or another perspective. I am going to miss our mid-supermarket isle catch up's at Woolies on her way home; she was always full of pride at all your endeavours and always so interested in what was happening with my little family as well. Everyone I have spoken to over the last few days is in total shock at this loss and so full of love for her. I don't think there is a person who worked at Norwood that hasn't been on the receiving end of a kind word from Di and I know she is going to be remembered for all the right reasons. Lots of love from our family to yours, Mel, Nathan and Nyssa xx

To Wayne and the boys My heart goes out to you all sending love and strength to you all iv got so many great memories in my heart i will keep for ever from being kindy mums to becoming her hairdresser, which grew our friendship and as the years went on we become a family, always up for a good ol catchup when Di was booked in. With our kids logan and paris and Callum growing up together from kindy to now we always had lots to yak about. You name it we talked about it. Wayne and the boys you all were her everything Kia Kaha be strong and remember we are all here to support you through this tough time.xo To my friend Di xo May you rest in Paradise, watch over your boys, Heaven has gained one amazing lady, thankyou for friendship over the years you had a huge heart and loving soul Di, i will never forget you xo you will be truely sadly missed.🤍🕊 Love Lexy Bas Paris Callum and all the Whanau xox

To, Wayne, and family My Heart goes out to you all. Di was a beautiful lady with a heart as big as the ocean. Her kindness and friendship will never be forgotten. I'm going to miss our chats and laughs, and those jokes she use to email. My condolences to everyone at this very sad time. A beautiful lady taken too soon. Prayers and love to everyone. Janice Dunn Norwood Hawera