On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, unexpectedly at home on the farm, aged 62 years.  Loved  mother and mother-in-law of Bre, Mitch and Janae, the best bonus Gran of Benji, and Fletcher. Loved daughter of Trish and the late Evan, treasured sister and sister-in-law of Chris and Bev, Steph and Peter, Jill and Max, Beccy, Hamish and Laurie, loved auntie and great-auntie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Phil Niven, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held at The National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island Road, McLeans Island, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 9, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.