Hadyn SMITH Obituary

Only knew Haydn for a short time,but really enjoyed his tales of life and sport...
RIP hulk.

I got to know Hadyn while he was heading up the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (NZIS). Hadyn was instrumental in developing the partnership between Surveyors and the New Zealand Geospatial Industry.

Moe mai ra e te Rangatira.

Dear Jan Rachel & Hannah. Our condolences to you and many other family members. My wife and I have unfortunately never meet you all but Haydn would always talk about you and kids morning softball, to us both, at local games.
He´s was and will always be in our hearts forever.
Kindness regards Nathan & Michelle Morehu, Woodridge, Wellington xxx

Oh dear Jan, Rachel and Hannah. I am so so sad and sorry to hear this awful news about Hadyn, who is gone far too soon. A man so full of life, energy and love for you all. He only recently told me how much you were enjoying being grandparents Jan.
The time we all spent together in Timaru was just the best fun, and I´m so grateful for it.
Sending you all much aroha as you grieve wonderful Hadyn. Miri xx

Dear Jan, Rachel and Hannah. I just cannot believe this and have only stumbled across it. We had so many laughs [and drinks] together in Timaru and I'll never forget the support both of you showed me. I did enjoy taking the piss about him getting the washing in and his acid washed jeans etc etc - you know what I mean Jan. Miri and I cried when you left Timaru.

Jan, words escape me. I am so sorry to learn of Haydn passing. He is a great man and I am proud he was my friend. My thoughts are with you all. x

We met Hadyn through Softball and he became a long-term friend prior to his meeting Jan.
Janelle was working in the Editorial section of the Otago Daily Times at nights and Jan was one of the Reporters. Jan would come back after the late checks with the Police and speak of this nice Policeman while Lee was speaking to Hadyn at softball and he was telling Lee about this nice Reporter. The rest you know.
Hadyn became a part of our family for a few weeks following his back operation and created many laughs in the household, especially when eating his meals from his special table setting on top of the fridge. Our young sons looked up to him and learned a huge respect for the Police through him.
Over the many years since, Lee and Hadyn have had regular catch-ups and chat sessions covering sport, families and happenings and all involved hearty laughter.
We will always remember Hadyn as a fibrant and trusted friend and we were privileged to journey through his adult life with him and his family.
Our thoughts are with Jan and the family as life's journey continues. Take care.

We were so lucky to have Hadyn coach our sons first year of softball this year, and we loved meeting Hadyn & Jan. Thank you Hadyn for giving the PK under 9´s such a cool softball experience, your enthusiasm and kindness was so appreciated.
Much love to Hannah, Ben and all the family. After hearing of Hadyn´s life today there is no doubt he will be sorely missed.

My sincere condolences to Jan and girls on losing Hayden so suddenly.

Our thoughts are with at this time.
Love John & Maree McLeay

Really shocked to hear that Hadyn has gone, especially as he was a figure so full of life and energy. I got the opportunity to work with Hadyn in a number of his recent roles, but especially valued our time together working closely on the NZ Spatial Excellence Awards where I looked forward to our meetings as Hadyn always brought ideas, energy, humor, (and stories!). He was a great person to have in our team and our work community and we will miss him immensely. His departure is still sinking in as it will be for many of us and my thoughts are especially with his family at this time.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Hadyn's departure. My best wishes to Jan and all your whanau at a such a distressing time. Hadyn was an enormously likable man who gave tremendous service to the many organisations that he was associated with. I had the pleasure of working with Hadyn in my role as legal adviser to many sport and membership organisations. It was a standing joke between us that just about wherever Hadyn went as CEO we got the opportunity to work together, this included Softball NZ, Motel Association of NZ, Survey & Spatial and to a lesser extent at Landsar and Manawatu Rugby. Wherever he went Hadyn quickly adapted to the challenges facing those organisations and even where he was tasked with effecting significant change, he won the trust of people impacted by the changes through his excellent communication, calming manner and people skills (all no doubt things that served him well in his police career) and he inevitably was able to see his projects to fruition. He volunteered countless hours to lead projects to benefit the community such as the Alex Moore Park development project. Hadyn was always welcoming to everyone. He enjoyed a good discussion about anything but particularly sport where he had terrific recollection of events. He was a genuinely interested in others and he will be greatly missed by not only his immediate whanau but also the wider whanau of his friends and all the members of the organisations he served so effectively and selflessly.

I worked with Hadyn when he was CEO of Survey and Spatial NZ. He was hugely supportive to me as a fresh face, full of energy and always keen to have fun which was important given the organisation was undergoing a huge amount of change at the time.
Sincere condolences to Hadyn's family and friends.

I´ve known for more than 20 years in various work guises but most recently through Crimestoppers. I´m genuinely shocked to hear he is gone and way too soon. Haydn was a guy I loved doing business with, he was committed to the kaupapa, articulate and a man of huge integrity. We would do the business in five minutes and then talk family and sport for 55 minutes. One of the truly good humans. You will be missed mate.

Sympathy, love and thoughts to Jan & family. I know Tony enjoyed his time working with Haydn at Manawatu Rugby

Denise Murphy

To the Smith family. Andrew, Carol, Hayden and Stephanie Sander would like to extend our sympathies to you all. Hadyn was an awesome guy and friend who always had time to stop and catch up with what's happening in the world, especially sport of course. He will be missed by us all. Our thoughts are with you all.

Deeply saddened to hear of Hadyn's passing. His dedication to his work was truly inspiring, and I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with him. My heartfelt thoughts to the family during this tough time. Hadyn's positive impact and the warm memories will always be remembered.

So sad to learn of Hadyn's passing. A way too young. Fond memories of our working relationship while at the Manawatu Rugby Union. Our thoughts are with you Jan and family. We can image him being a fun and supportive husband, father and grandfather.

I worked with Haydn at the Manawatu Rugby Union and found him a wonderful CEO and an inspiring leader. By chance, we ran into each other on Lambton Quay on Friday 5 April and we spoke for about half an hour. I will miss him.

Very fond memories of Haydn (and Jan) during his significant contribution to softball in New Zealand. Haydn always gave everything he did 100%, he was honest and a man of great integrity. Sincere condolences to all the family. Fay Freeman

Our heartfelt condolences to Jan , Rachel, Hannah and families .
Remembering our Wellington days and meeting Hadyn . A very special man .
Hugs to all
Nicky and Graham
Charlotte and Max Stuart

Very sad to learn of the sudden passing of Hadyn. I enjoyed working with Hadyn at Manawatu Rugby and especially the games of squash and beers we had together. My thoughts and condolences go to all family members. RIP Hadyn

Moe mai Hadyn! One of the good ones! Thank you for all your support over the years you were very well respected. Going to miss the summer chats/debates with you about softball, whanau and life in general. Sending condolences to your beautiful whanau - Jan, & your girls Arohanui Raewyn Clarke/Durkin whanau

Big shock to hear the passing of Hadyn. Thank you for your contribution to Softball. Sending condolences to Jan and family. Rest In Love Hadyn Te Atua te Aroa .. Teina Scoon

shocked and saddened to hear the news, our thoughts are with you, Dave+Pam and Chris+Cameron (ex 67 Ranui Cres)

Our condolences to the Whanau at this sad time. Hadyn was a good man who will be missed by many.
Arohanui The Martin Whanau - Taranaki

Great memories of Hadyn during his time at Survey & Spatial NZ. A passionate guy, and great kiwi bloke that will be missed by many.

Our thoughts and love to Jan, Rachel, Hannah and families at this time. Haydn lived life to the full and was a good friend to many.