December 26th, 2025

Tribute to Barbara Biddle

The BARBARA BIDDLE TROPHY was donated by Barbara and is
awarded every year to Katikati Home Industries ‘CHAMPION FAMILY.’
Barbara passed away recently after a very full life. She is remembered for her
service to family, friends, and the community. Barbara loved adventure and helping others. Her skills were to encourage others to be involved, as she did on School Committees, in Sea Cadets, as a Community Policewoman, and also as an International Businesswoman.
Adventures included inner tubing down rivers, climbing to the summit of Mt
Ruapehu, Scuba diving, Free fall parachuting, Triathlons and much more.

Barbara loved gardening and cooking - Sue Couper recalls her whipping up 3 batches of
scones, getting the family to gather wild Gooseberries and Raspberries, then bottling and making jam - all while on holiday at Paradise, near Glenorchy.  Barbara was respected for her career as Footman at Government House, Wellington, serving leaders of the world

In her 60's, Barbara bought her own horse, Boomer, and a horse float- travelling
to and entering Shows around the country. Next step was a camper van and travelling for 6 months, exploring NZ.  With Barbara’s love of life and home, she volunteered at the Katikati A&P
Show assisting with the Home Industries Competition.

Barbara kindly donated the ‘Barbara Biddle Trophy’ which is awarded to the ‘CHAMPION FAMILY’ in the Katikati Home Industries Competition.

Barbara has been an inspiration to many with her ‘can do’ and attitude
Thank you, Barbara, you will be sorely missed across the community.