
Milham
Milham was the operator of the Miss Molly, the boat that capsized at the Pātea River Bar, resulting in the tragic deaths of Zane and his stepmother, Patricia Tolley. He was recognized as an experienced boatie who had crossed the bar many times before, following protocols by assessing conditions and notifying the Coastguard prior to the crossing.
Power189
Reach4,337
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Recent news mentions
Milham was an experienced boatie who had crossed the bar many times.
Pātea River Bar tragedy: Coroner releases findings into deaths of boy and stepmotherThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-05






