James HIGGINS Obituary

I am so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. I have great memories of working bees at Riverdale kindergarten. Building fences, putting down concrete paths and laying lawns. They were great times.

A lovely send off for Jim. While our paths crossed many years ago while both affiliated with IT organisations (Jim with the Computer Society and WCL and me with TUANZ and both with InternetNZ) what I learned from the funeral was that whatever he did he did with gusto and joy and love.

I was privileged to work with Jim particularly when we prepared IT coverage for the Local Government 1989 reorganisation in documentation to help newly formed authorities cope with disparities systems. We also worked through LACSAG (Local Authorities Computer Services Association Group). We also heard Jim's radio spots explaining IT to listeners. It was a privilege and an honour to know Jim. My condolences to his family.

Thinking of you and the family today Jude - so many happy memories. Remembering your beautiful wedding and the reading from "The Velveteen Rabbit".How all those edges rub off with age . Jim was such a lovely man. Much love Mark and Rose Mary xxx

My sincere condolences to Judith and family. I knew Jim for over 40 years and he had a real impact on everyone he met. His enthusiasm, ability to tackle problems and bring people together were his trademarks. He gave me so many opportunities that I am very grateFul for RIP Jim

My thoughts are with the family. I had the privilege of working for many years with Jim as part of the ALGIM Executive Committee. His contribution to the improvement of IT across Local Government will not be forgotten. Sue

Thinking of you Judith and your whanau on the death of Jim. Great you have so many lovely memories to sustain you in the future. RIP Jim. Much love, Kate and John McNamara

To Judith and family
I was sad to hear of Jim's passing. I know Jim had not been well for sometime. I know you and Jim had a very happy life together, hold on to those special memories. I pray that Jim will rest in peace. Take care Judith.
Much love
Robyn Gray. X

Sending our sincere sympathy and love to you all Judith,such a lovely gentle man,many happy memories of times we´ve all spent together. Maxine and Peter Conroy

Judith, my sincerest condolences to you and your extended family.
Jim had a lovely calm manner which will be missed by many. RIP Jim

Rest now in peace Jim. Thank you for giving Judith so much happiness during your years together. Our deepest sympathy to all of the family.

Judith - our thoughts are with you and the family at this time. We will never forget the kindness and friendship you both extended to us when when we joined the MG car club and through the years since - particularly when I had my accident. We have such fond memories of Jim. Our thoughts are with you - sending you big virtual hugs. Xx

I agree with Gayle.
Jim made it a pleasure to come to work and was always full of energy and everything had a solution and often an outside the square work around. I will always appreciate his friendship and guidance.
Condolences to family. Flights booked to Wellington to be at his funeral.

Jim created opportunities for so many of us to become so much more than we imagined we could be. I will be ever grateful to him for his inspiration, support and leadership. May he rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to his family. Xxxx