Rego 648640, Private, RNZIR, Vietnam, Singapore
Passed away peacefully on his chair at home, just as he wanted on March 11, 2026, aged 88.
Dearly loved son of the late Doug & Anne Collins, loved brother of the late Maisie Roberts,
cherished uncle of Carol & Keith McKenzie, loved great-uncle of Natalie, Carl & Leeana, and Ryan,
loved great-great-uncle of Hayden, Lachlan, and Annalise,
a much loved cousin and treasured friend of many.
A true West Coast legend.
Messages to the Collins Family, c/- 69 Clifton Road, Kaiata 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held at the Greymouth RSA,
Tainui Street on Tuesday the 17th of March, at 2pm
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Finger food for shared kai please.
Sending our deepest sympathy to Carol, Keith and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Judy, Ken Lawrie and family.
R I P MICK Thank you for your Service, Stand down Soldier 😔💂♀️
Deepest sympathy to Micks family, Mick was a wonderful man will be dearly missed.
RIP Mick.
Mick – a local icon – will miss seeing you out and about – you taught so many what you knew and for that we will be forever grateful – always had only kind words – rest in peace Mick !
Thoughts are with the family !
RIP Mick, loved seeing him out about in his white ride on scooter. Blessings go out to the family, he was the town icon. Thank you for your service in the war Mick.
Dear Mick. Thank you for your friendship and advice over the last 40 plus years. You were always so generous with your time whether it be talking about pounamu carving, whitebaiting or other subjects v lose to your heart. Enjoy the company of those who have gone before you
R.I.P. Mick 🌺
R.I.P Mick, you’ve deserved a long rest! Always up for a yarn at the Bonzai back in the day… condolences to all your loved ones
Rest In Love Mick, your time has come for your eternal physical rest. A man with pure mana. We thank you for all of your service to humanity and beyond. Glad to have you cross my path and the knowledge you shared.
Condolences to all who love this stunning man. Free to fly xxx
Wow what a man. Mick you are so loved and a legend, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Mick and walking a few miles over the last 30 years, listening to many stories and lore.
I think of you when the kowhai flower early, cause it going to be a good spring n whitebait season 🙂 amongst many other things. I know we will continue see you in memories, the man with a heart of more than gold.
I asked you last week how you felt and you simply said I’m letting go Lee.
Much love and heartfelt condolences to friends and family, he’ll be much missed.
love you Mick
Rest easy Mick. We will forever remember our time spent in your company. You were a true gentleman.
A life well lived.
Ron and Chrissie van Dyk
Deep gratitude for his long life and the kindest heart.We will treasure you always as you soar free.
Sincere condolences to all the family and wider whanau.
Arohanui Heike and Johny and Yoakim
Condolences to family and friends. From Connie and Charlotte Elphick
Thank you Mick. We will miss you.
Big Love
Rex&Annie
You hold a special place in our hearts. We will sooo miss you Mick.
Thank you for all the great times.
Enjoy your mates who have gone before you. Your duty is done soldier. Lest We Forget. RIP 🇳🇿🌹🌹🌹
Our deepest sympathy to all Micks whanau on the passing of our friend Mick’s death, have great memories of our friendship and ponamu hunting in Greymouth in the early 70s and 80s, you were a great friend to many and will be sadly missed Mick R.I.P. arohanui Liz Tim Peipi and whanau Blenheim Greymouth and Maungamuka