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Grant William LONGLEY

Grant LONGLEY Obituary

Passed away at home, suddenly; aged 70 years. Youngest son of Harold and Gloria, loved brother of Brett and Dharan, uncle to Tara, Dylan and Flynn, and great-uncle to Basmah, Ausayd, Imogen, Sienna, and Arthur. Cousin to Warren and Fiona and friend to many, especially Mary, Alli, Cathy, Jonah and Mark. Born in Dunedin, raised in Nelson, travelled the world and resided most recently in Otaki. He lived the life he wanted, following his own path honourably, respectfully, and enthusiastically. Special thanks to the Otaki Police, Kapiti Coast District Council staff and emergency services for the prompt and sensitive way they dealt with the circumstances of Grant's passing. A service for Grant will be held at Harvey's Chapel, 284 Oxford St, Levin at 2.00pm on 14 January 2026.


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Published by The Post on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Clara Hakaraia

January 24, 2026

To Longley,

Recently, I went to the funeral for Grant Longley on behalf of myself and my Delaney whanau. He was a long-time friend of my mum, uncle and cousins. Our friendship started after connecting with him through my mother, when I first moved to Otaki. Grant was an Otaki local and lover of art, mystery and more. When he first came into the gallery asking for me I was a little concerned as to why this old pakeha cowboy hat-wearing man was approaching me. After introducing himself, I was less worried and more intrigued by his ancient ahua. The man had lived a life, probably more lives in one life than anyone I knew. What started as a casual chat soon emerged into regular chats and advice. I´ll miss sitting on his rowing machine as we talked about politics, the weather, art, carving or just people who annoyed us. I'll remember him for his passionate, gentle and caring nature. I remember the last time I saw him, he was in his car speeding to the beach. He loved the beach, the ocean and everything in it. I hope his form has taken the shape of the fish and the waves and every time I visit the moana, Grant is watching over. I never got to tattoo you or give you the carving I was working on, maybe one day I will finish it and return it back to you in the moana. You used to say we came from the ocean and I believed it, as we do in Te Ao Maori. Love you Grant, always. Aroha ahau ki a koe ake ake ake.

Kristelle Plimmer

January 14, 2026

Long in the annals of SHS, your absence will be mourned.

Sarah D

January 14, 2026

I'm another old Silly Hatter - Grant, a leading light in the silliness and the hattiness. I'll think of you often. Condolences to your family and other friends.

Peter McIlwaine

January 14, 2026

Dear Grant, I will greatly miss your positive, upbeat texts in the wee small hours, and our phone catch ups every month. It pains me that you're no longer out there and in my world. You were a very loving and loyal mate who will be hugely missed. My thoughts go out to your friends and family on this sad day, although he would want us to celebrate with a few cold ones. Rest in peace dear friend xx.

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Lindy ( Hurlerz )

January 14, 2026

A wonderful friend and fellow Silly Hatter .... Thanks for all the fun , loyalty and warm fuzzy memories.... Enjoy the reunion with Cushla , Jenny , Katy , Duncan and your Beloved Mary ....
Condolences to your Family
RIP

Verena Mckenzie

January 14, 2026

Grant, you mad party pirate, a bright light in the Silly Hat scene. A kind friend when most needed.
Condolances to your family, you will be missed.

Emily Delaney

January 14, 2026

I have considered Grant as my Uncle my whole life and I'm so grateful to have had that relationship. Grant never missed a birthday. I will especially be missing my birthday call from you this month, I have so much I wish I could tell you.
I'm so grateful I got to hug you one last time on my last trip to NZ February 2025.
In my heart forever
Emily x

Megan

January 14, 2026

Well you didnt live to a hundred old friend. But you lived your life. So many memories of such fun times shared with family and friends. We met in Sydney Paddington and Balmain days and we moved across to Perth at similar times. The kids loved you and we looked forward to your long chats at birthdays. Rest easy now friend Forever loved. Xx

Chris Delaney

January 13, 2026

My deepest condolences to the Longley family.
I first met Grant as a teenager 50 years ago in Wellington. He was going out with Cathy Hall who was studying nursing with some close friends of mine.
I didn't see him for a couple of years before re-uniting in Sydney where we shared a townhouse in Paddington for a few years.
Shortly after moving to Perth in 1988, Grant also moved to Perth where we saw a lot of each other again.
He became like an Uncle to my 3 children over the years, and they too are terribly saddened by his passing.
We have a lot of fond memories of Grant, and he will be sorely missed but not forgotten by us.
Rock on my old mate..
Love Chris, Megan, Liam, Evan, and Emily Delaney.

Gill

January 13, 2026

I will miss you my friend. The parties, the laughter, the late night phone calls and the wonderful cuddles. You are a very special part of my life.

Peter Weaver

January 10, 2026

You were immortal my brother, how can you be gone? May the cosmos provide all that you desire. Love you forever.
Peter Weaver.

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