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Brother of man who died in Marsden Point crash sets up Givealittle page

Charlotte Carter
Northern Advocate·
12 Feb, 2018 04:30 PMQuick Read

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A Givealittle page set up by a relative of the two people who died in the Marsden Point crash has raised more than $6000.

Porsche' brother, Orion Nepia, created the page on February 10 to help with the tangi and funeral costs.

On the page he said he was "heartbroken" by the loss.

"I am hoping that by making this page it can give both the Nepia and Hita whanau a bit of weight off their shoulders," the page reads.

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"As you all will know our brother and nephew have passed away in a car accident that had happened in the Ruakaka area on Feb 09 2018.

"I am hoping that this page will help with both of their funeral cost, please help us as we are in urgent need for help at such a tragic time.

"We will be using funds to go towards the Tangi and funeral costs for both Porsche and Tyrhys."

Porsche Nepia, 31, and his nephew Tyrhys Hita, 11, from Ruakaka, died in a crash on February 9.
Porsche Nepia, 31, and his nephew Tyrhys Hita, 11, from Ruakaka, died in a crash on February 9.

As of Tuesday morning, $6760 has been donated on the

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, by more than 100 donors.

The Nepia and Hita whanau declined to comment, and said they were still grieving.

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