Renowned journalist and long-time supporter of Counties Manukau sport Rex Warwood has passed away at the age of 80.
Warwood was the editor of Franklin County News for a long time, having started out with the paper in its early days before quickly rising to be editor.
He went on to own his paper with Franklin Life but more recently got out of the newspaper game and wrote a book.
He was a staunch supporter of the Bombay Rugby Club as well as Counties Manukau Rugby and served on the latter’s board for a time. He also supported many other sports in the region and was a champion for their cause.
Editor of www.franklinlifenz.com Dave Pope confirmed the news of Warwood’s passing on his Facebook page late yesterday.
“It is with much sadness that I announce that my friend and mentor, Rex Warwood passed away on Saturday at North Shore Hospital from COVID 19,” Pope wrote. “He was the former editor of the Franklin County News paper. He also went on the form the newspaper Franklin Life.
“I asked for his permission to use the name for my website www.franklinlifenz.com, which he also contributed articles to. He was a Counties Manukau Rugby and Bombay Rugby Club member and used to report on their games in the early days when he first wanted to become a reporter. A few years ago, he had achieved a life-time goal of releasing a novel.
“Rex had a passion for local community news and I hope that all that I had learn from him will serve me and my community well in the future. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for your advice over the years.”
He is survived by two children.
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