Whangārei is heartbroken after the sudden passing of beloved local icon “Mr T,” Te Wairongoa Paniona, at 67. Known for his guitar, infectious cheer, and generosity—donating every busking dollar to charity—he became a living symbol of joy in the city. Despite surviving a brutal hit-and-run and losing his scooter twice, he bounced back with community support, even receiving a new $10K mobility scooter to keep playing. Tributes call him a “beautiful soul” and “one of a kind”—a true heartbeat of Whangārei whose legacy of kindness and music will echo forever.
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