Introduced to Waka ama as a junior paddler, Quinn has become, over the years, a strong pillar of the Mareikura club. For many years he has coached midget, intermediate teams and primary schools in the Tairawhiti region. He was instrumental in putting Waka ama primary school Nationals on the NKOA agenda. Quinn is an executive member of Mareikura Canoe Club and one of our regional representative

Quinn Swann was taken too soon from this earth, he left behind his life time soul mate Orohena Brightwell and 7 beautiful children, Manea, Xiaver, Ramari, Quinn, Lili and twins Whareahuru and Tamatehura Swann. He was only 33 years old, his death was of unknown causes.

Quinn loved his children, he loved Ona with all his heart and soul, his love continued onto his own family the Swanns and Carters as well as his inlaws the Brightwells. He would always talk to Ona about all sides of the family, his cousins, his friends and anyone he had good times with while he was here.

He fathered his seven children while Ona worked a full time job to provide financially for their needs and his sudden death has left Ona with her seven children in a turmoil.

A Give-a-Little page has been set up to assist Ona and the kids - http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helponaandhersevenchildren#

The Waka Ama whānau wish Ona, the kids and wider whānau all the best in their tough road ahead. We are all thinking of you. 

Arohanui