Fundraiser launched for children of woman who died in Nelson
Tuesday 15 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZME, RNZ, Givealittle
Tracey Schroder has started a Givealittle page to support her nephews following the death of their mother, Nicola Yvonne Perry. Perry died on 4 September in a suspected murder-suicide at a property in Nelson. The funds aim to provide stable housing and education for the children.
Key facts
5 facts
- Nicola Yvonne Perry and Brendon James Perry died on 4 September 2026
- The deaths occurred at a property on Parkers Road in Tāhunanui, Nelson
- The deaths are being treated as a suspected murder-suicide
- A shotgun was stolen from Hunting & Fishing on Quarantine Road in Annesbrook
- Tracey Schroder launched a Givealittle fundraiser for her nephews, Ryan and Josh
The full story
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A fundraiser has been launched to support the two children of Nicola Yvonne Perry, 48, following her death in a suspected murder-suicide in Nelson. Tracey Schroder has established a Givealittle page for her nephews, Ryan and Josh, to help secure a stable home and future education. By Monday night, the fundraiser had raised more than $12,000 for the family.
Nicola Perry and 49-year-old Brendon James Perry died at a property on Parkers Road in Tāhunanui on 4 September. The deaths are being treated as a suspected murder-suicide. The incident was preceded by the theft of a shotgun from a Hunting & Fishing store on Quarantine Road in Annesbrook.
Police previously stated that an offender left the area in a vehicle before they were alerted to a firearms incident on Parkers Road. A police spokesperson said the investigation into the incident continues as they work to understand exactly what occurred.
The family of Nicola Perry released a statement thanking the local Nelson community for their support during this difficult time. The family has requested privacy and will not be providing further comment.
How it developed
- Tue 15 Sep, 7:14amPolice stated the investigation is ongoing to determine exactly what occurred.
Where reports differ
- One report specifies the property is on the corner of Bullen Street and Parkers Road, while others only mention Parkers Road
Compiled from reports by Otago Daily Times, Stuff and NZ Herald.
