On July 27, 2026, unexpectedly, after a wonderful weekend watching his favourite football team, with his two sons, in Auckland. Much loved husband and best friend of Derelle for over 60 years, loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Sian, and Grant, loved Granddad of Rosie, Maisie; Frankie, Lars, and Zita, loved brother of Robyn and Peter May, and the late Jenny.
- A private family service will take place on Monday, and a recording will be available below from Tuesday, August 4.
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Judy Lawrie nee Hunt
Sending our deepest sympathy to you all. I knew Mick from the football days with my dad Cyril Hunt at Thistle. Also my boys played soccer with the boys. Thinking of you all, Judy, Ken, Stephen, Paul and Darrell Lawrie.
Cheryl McIntosh
Derelle,
I was very shocked to hear of Mick's passing as it was only a few weeks I bumped into both of you and that was so lovely. Sending my sympathy to you and your boys Gregor and Grant. Xxx
AARON JOHNSTON
Hey Gregor and Grant so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We all know how close you guys were. Thinking of you Aaron
Don Kelly
Just heard the sad news. Mick was in the watchouse the morning I was sworn in by Harry Alty and put on the train for Trentham. He gave me a real rundown (or his version) on Trentham and what I could expect. Thanks Mick, you filled me with confidence. Worked at Bluff with Mick.....he had the best 'cabinet' I had seen up till then. A great character I had mountains of respect for. Regards to Greg, and the whole family.
Dianne Wisely
Deepest Sympathy to family
Thanks to Mike for his support to Allan Cooper (Coop) Winton my Dad and Don Wisely (Wizz) my Husband during their years with NZ Police
Regards Dianne Wisely
Les MacKenzie
Very sad to hear of Micks passing. I have wonderful memories of the day we were sworn in as constables and of the time we shared together at police training school and in Invercargill. A truly lovely gentleman and friend. To Derelle and family please accept our heartfelt sympathy. Thinking of you at this time.
Les & Hazel MacKenzie
Gillies Mike and Trish
Our heartfelt love to you Durrell and the boys Gerald was a gentlemen and a very sincere man. You will all miss him.
All our love Mike and Trish (Pat)
Robert Hunter
Greg &family
Sorry for your loss mate
Rob & Deb Hunter
Jennifer Tapping
A very dear man, who was always so kind and caring. Thank you for being such a wonderful friend to both Alan and I. Derelle, both you and Mick mean so much to us. Sending you and all the family our love Jenny and Alan xxxx
Anne-marie Walkinshaw
So sad to hear about Mick’s passing, but he would have loved his weekend with his boys, thinking of you all at this sad time ❤️🥲
Kevin Wall
Hell ova shock to learn of Mick's passing. Enjoyed my time working with Mick, he always was smiling, and was a great workmate. Condolences to the wider FINN family
Gavin and Liz Jensen
Very sad to learn of Mick's passing. A great and valued colleague. Condolences to the greater Finn family.
Love
Liz and Gavin