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Robin VANT

2026 · Auckland

Died 21 August 2026Posted 26 August 2026

VANT, Robin Grey. Born 23 August 1946, died 21 August 2026, aged 79. Loved husband of Anne. Brother of Bill and Mary Margaret. Father of Arwen, Kendra, and Murdoch. Grandfather of Rohan, Ellora, Eliza, Halen, Kano, Emma, Caelen, and Flynn. Physics and electronics lecturer, and lifelong NZ Labour Party supporter.

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