From my "boss "to my "mentor "to my late night Twitter provider of advice , humour , and political discussion and debate . I will miss you . I remember you as a snapshot in time . Raro with the freshly seared tuna ,the chilled beer and the easy laughter . Rest easy ... May the fish be plentiful and the beer cold .

I send my sincere condolences to Stephen's family - especially his children of whom he was so proud. Stephen always took the time to explain things to me (and I would pretend to understand, invariably deciding to make him a cup of tea or play him a song to make it stop). It felt wrong to take up such an important man's time and energy - but it felt so good to bathe in his light. He spoiled us girls at ODNZ rotten with Cloudy Bay Pelorus Rose (if he was seemingly on a budget) or Veuve or Billecart Salmon if he was feeling flush. I often have the urge to pick up the phone and call him - whether I am in strife or need a good shellfish recipe. He'd always pick up. Generous, authentic, hilarious and a giver of the most snuggly bear hugs, I will miss him dearly.

With heavy heart I received the unexpected news. I had the great honor to work with Stephen at DCC for a year. I really enjoyed working with him. I admired his knowledge and intelligence and still do. Words are hardly enough to express what he was. I will always remember his recommendation, "La la land - It's actually pretty good!" Despite my expectations, I can't but truly agree. My deepest condolences to the whole family. Rest in peace Stephen.

Stephen entered our lives in the early 70s, when he was a medical student. We had just moved to ANZ and he formed a friendship with dad, Bill, who had just taken the associate chair in psychiatry at Auckland Hospital. Mum and dad, Stephen and Pamela went through their hippy phase together, which is kids observed with mixed feelings! I vividly recall hearing about his body composition research, which as a 9 year old had a big impact! He was an inspiration for me to study medicine and I so admired his razor sharp wit and intelligence. We had many happy times and he was a deeply loving friend. Our connection was via Twitter for the last few years (before we all abandoned X), which was also special. Gone too soon, much loved by us Maggie (Muff), Liz, Fi, Andy and Sarah

Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne, moe mai ra e taku hoa aroha 💙💙💙

I’m very sad to hear of Stephen’s passing. My thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. I have some very happy memories at Tairua with Stephen and his family. Especially fishing at night with him and Rose in the Waka Tini. Grant Laycock

It is with symphonic sadness that I also acknowledge Stephen’s (Dr Streat’s) sudden death. And it is with concurrent great admiration and pleasure that I testify to his immense professional stature and significant contributions to local, regional, national and international healthcare … all in the better interests of Patient wellbeing and outcome. I fondly recall his … magnanimous personality … dry sense of humour … sharp intellect ... steel trap of a mind for storage and recall of pertinent short-term (patient-specific) and long-term (research-based) information … faithful 'commitment to duty' (patient-centred care). My first introduction to Stephen was watching him on a video talk about the “70kg reference man” … and my last memory of him at work was when he quietly and humbly ‘cleared his desk’ and walk out the door without any form of fanfare, having decided to hang up his stethoscope after so ably completing his life service to humankind in the realm of Medicine. What a talented Guy! What an incredible Clinician! What a great Colleague! Truly, it was an honour and privilege to complement his medical prowess and leadership, through wearing Nursing scrubs in the same bedspace, in the common noble purpose of the care of our Patients and their Loved Ones. Very sincere condolences to all of Stephen’s Family and his Wider Social Convoy … Nurse Nick

It is with profound sadness that we remember Dr. Stephen Streat, a beloved member of the Department of Critical Care Medicine. His dry humor and approachable nature bridged the gap between senior doctor and junior nurses when I first joined the department. There was always lots of laughter and smiles whenever he join us for a meal in our staff tearoom. Stephen processed a vast reservoir of knowledge that he generously shared, often providing impromptu education to his registrars and nurses alike. I have learn so much from him during our time working together. As we bid him farewell, we are reminded of the deep respect Stephen commanded and the lasting impact he made. Though he is no longer with us, his memory will continue to inspire and guide us. Rest in peace Stephen