On Monday, November 10, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Beloved father of James. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Jane, Ness and Matt, and Craig and Bex. Treasured and cherished son of Dianne and Gary. Many thanks to the staff of Nurse Maude Hospice, for their care and compassion of Mike. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bowel Cancer New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made online at bowelcancernz.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael Newland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Mike will be held at Oaklands, corner Wigram and Halswell Junction Roads, Halswell, on Thursday, November 13, at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation.