Hi Maree Neilson I am also the grand-daughter of Dolly Kia Hartley.
My mother was Zoe Tangiwai Dolly [Kina] Green [From Dolly's second marriage to Len Green]
I remember your mum my Aunty Edna, my mum Kina would keep in touch with all her step sisters and brothers all of her life and I had the pleasure of meeting all.
Kevin Close is my cousin yes he is Aunty Great's and Uncle Rays second son. Kevin lives at Kapiti and I converse with him alot.
My Whakapapa is of great importance to me also, and I have spent a great part of my life doing it now for over 40 years. I spent many years with Aunty Greta when she lived in Levin collecting valuable information and she would take me to all the places I needed to know about.
I do hope this has helped you
Vicki Lawrence nee' Tapper
Papamoa
