Kaiora Tipene

Kaiora Tipene is the co-owner of Tipene Funerals, a funeral service provider in New Zealand, which she runs alongside her husband, Francis Tipene. Recently in the news due to a scandal involving a former employee, Fiona Bakulich, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges of mishandling human remains and deception, Kaiora and Francis have publicly defended their reputation, asserting that they have always operated in good faith. In a social media statement, Kaiora expressed her concern for the families affected by the scandal and emphasized their commitment to providing compassionate service amidst the ongoing scrutiny.