Former Southlander Syd King, 69, beside the memorial glass table in Queens Park that honours his sister Margery Simpson. King has walked the length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail to honour his sister and raise funds for Parkinson's NZ. What started as a boyhood dream turned into a 120-day fundraising mission for a former Southlander. When Syd King set out to walk the Te Araroa Trail, it occurred to him that it would be a great way to honour his sister, well-known Southland artist Margery Simpson. READ MORE:* 'Every single day, it’s in my mind and in my heart' - The epic tale of Te Araroa Trail* Stratford man tackles Te Araroa Trail in memory of his mum* Te Araroa: shame about the ending?

Source: Stuff February 24, 2021 03:33 UTC