Mt Roskill woman Tania Maree Hadley was found dead at home yesterday morning. Photo / Macau Johnson-Hadley
Mt Roskill woman Tania Maree Hadley was found dead at home yesterday morning. Photo / Macau Johnson-Hadley
An Auckland family are heartbroken after the alleged murder of Mt Roskill woman Tania Maree Hadley at her home yesterday.
Police arrested and charged a 29-year-old man over the death. He appeared in the Auckland District Court via video link this morning and was granted interim name suppression.
Hadley is survived by two children, son Deon Johnson-Hadley and daughter Ariana Hadley.
Her son-in-law Macau Johnson-Hadley, who is married to Deon, wrote on social media that words could not express their grief at having their hearts broken, and their "rock" taken far too soon.
"Mum was always there to help anyone in any way that she could, be it at work, in life even strangers," he wrote. "Mum should be remembered for the hard-working, always there kind soul that she was, we miss her so very much and still can't comprehend what has happened."
Police at the scene of Hadley's death on May Rd, Mt Roskill. Photo / Dean Purcell
He said they appreciated all the messages they had received so far, even if they had not had time to reply.
"Your support and love is so very felt and we thank you."
"Fly high our angel, thank you for all you did for us for your job, your friends and family, your role in the world, though times were tough you made a short life something amazing all by yourself, we miss you so very much and wish we could have 1 last moment with you."
"We love you Mum."
Earlier, Ariana wrote on social media that she was devastated by the loss of her "beautiful" mother.
"I love you unconditionally," she said, after publishing a picture of Hadley with herself and her brother as children. "I can't sleep. I've never felt so heartbroken and empty in my life."
The man was arrested and police launched a homicide inquiry after emergency services were called to Mount Roskill early yesterday morning.
Emergency crews who arrived at the scene on May Rd and found Hadley still alive but critically injured.
The Herald understands the woman was found near a burning car.
"Despite efforts to save her, these were not successful," Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Armstrong said.
Emergency services were called to the incident early on Friday morning. Photo / Dean Purcell
Women's Refuge chief executive Ang Jury said anyone who felt in danger should reach out for help.
"Don't think that the current situation with Covid-19 should be an impediment," she said.
"Neighbours and friends and family should be looking out for people too."
She said New Zealanders were really good at noticing things but that didn't always translate as often as it should to taking action.
"I know people often don't want to get involved or make a mistake but please know, police would far rather turn up to a nothing than a homicide."
The accused will re-appear before a judge in the District Court on Monday.
Support services available:
• 211 Helpline (0800 211 211) – for help finding, and direct transfer to, community-based health and social support services in your area.
• Find your Local Women's Refuge by calling 0800 743 843 (0800 REFUGE) to be linked up with an advocate in your area.
• Victim Support – call 0800 842 846. 24-hour service for all victims of serious crime.
• Victim Information Line/Victim Centre – call 0800 650 654 or email victimscentre@justice.govt.nz.
• Shine domestic abuse services – free call 0508 744 633 (9am to 11pm) if you're experiencing domestic abuse, or want to know how to help someone else.
• Family violence information line – call 0800 456 450 to find out about local services or how to help someone near you.
• Elder Abuse Helpline – call 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA NOT OK) - a 24-hour service answered by registered nurses who can connect to local elder abuse specialist providers.
• Tu Wahine Trust – call 09 838 8700 for kaupapa Māori counselling, therapy and support for survivors of sexual harm (mahi tukino) and violence within whānau.
• Shakti New Zealand – call 0800 742 584 for culturally competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin who have experienced domestic violence.
• Safe to Talk – sexual harm helpline. Call 0800 044 334, text 4334 or email support@safetotalk.nz.
• Rape Crisis Centres – call 0800 88 3300 for contact details of your local centre. Provides support for survivors of sexual abuse, their families, friends and whānau.
• Male Survivors Aotearoa New Zealand – call 0800 044 344. Offers one-to-one, peer and support groups for male survivors of sexual abuse and their significant others.
• ACC Sensitive Claims Unit – call 0800 735 566 for access to services related to sexual abuse or sexual assault.
• Hey Bro helpline – call 0800 HeyBro (0800 439 276). 24/7 help for men who feel they're going to harm a loved one or whānau member.
• Korowai Tumanoko – text or call 022 474 7044 for a kaupapa Māori service for those with concerning or harmful sexual behaviour.
• Stop – support for concerning or harmful sexual behaviour.
• Need to Talk? 1737 – free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.
