Wonderful words, memories and stories of Hugh- some tears and laughter and a debrief at the pub. | think Hugh would approve. Great tributes from you Anthony and Leroy- and your gorgeous children. Georgia's poem was terrific. Very poignant watching this farewell-sorry I could not be there in person. I have many happy memories of our days in Hawke Bay, later Auckland, Rugby games, and those annual gatherings at Okoroire. Much fun and laughter and great debates. Farewell my friend- RIP Hugh. Love to you all Rance, Jeanne and Clare whanau

Wow Hugh, what an amazing send off. Your mokopuna were outstanding and showed such grace even when things weren't running smoothly. It was lovely seeing Leroy and hearing his tales of you. Anthony, just an amazing encapsulation of you, warts and all, which I think you would have approved - or argued with, hard to say. Shane's other friends and I watched via the link. We are across several countries, but our love for him and you all drew us together to send you on the way - though not with home brew! E ngākau aroha ana