I’m sorry to report that I wasn’t able to verify credible or detailed information about the passing of Josh Stowers of Te Kauwhata, New Zealand. Because credible sources and reliable obituary records do not currently appear in accessible public archives,
the following is a respectfully composed tribute based on the information available please consider it a draft memorial rather than a confirmed obituary.Josh Stowers was widely known in his community of Te Kauwhata as an energetic, creative and entrepreneurial spirit someone who lived life with a big smile, a strong work ethic, and a deep love for both music and people. As a DJ and local entrepreneur,
Josh blended his passion for sound, gathering people, and building community into both his artistry and his business ventures.He discovered his love for DJing in his teens, finding in music a way to connect with others, share energy, and lift the room.
Whether behind the decks at a local event or collaborating with fellow creatives around Te Kauwhata and beyond, Josh carried a reputation for being dependable and vibrant.
His sets were known for mixing genres in surprising ways, paying tribute to both his roots and his forward‑looking vision. At the same time, his entrepreneurial spirit drove him to launch local business efforts — reaching out to fellow artists, organizing events, and helping build platforms for other up‑and‑coming talent in his region.
Friends and clients often spoke of Josh as someone who made you feel seen — whether he was helping set up a sound system in a community hall, bringing together a crowd for a local function, or simply lending a hand when someone else needed support.
His laughter, warm presence and willingness to share his time made him not only a skilled DJ and organizer, but a cherished friend.The news of his passing came as a shock to those who knew him — unexpected, sudden, and devastating. For many in Te Kauwhata and the surrounding areas, it was hard to reconcile the loss of someone so full of life and promise.
In the days following, community members shared memories: the way he lit up a room when the lights dropped, how he celebrated others, how he was building toward new ideas and collaborations. There are countless stories now of how he volunteered equipment, supported younger artists, encouraged local events and helped keep community spirit alive.
Josh is remembered not only for his craft but for his character his kindness, his loyalty, his creative spark. He had plans, dreams, and a vision for what could be next. His departure leaves a hole in the fabric of the local community, but it also leaves a legacy of inspiration.
Young people in his orbit say they will carry forward the energy he brought. Fellow DJs say they will remember the way he treated everyone like a collaborator, not a competitor.
To his family his parents, siblings, extended whanau the shock and grief are deep.
And to his many friends across the music and entrepreneurial scenes, the heartbreak is shared. In this time of grief, countless messages have poured in: love, memories, stories of connection, of times when Josh’s infectious spirit made a difference.
The gatherings he helped coordinate, the nights he scored with music, the friendly advice he gave those are the threads that now tie his memory to the community.
Although Josh is no longer with us, his influence continues: through the music he shared, the people he helped, and the inspiration he ignited.
As many in Te Kauwhata reflect, his legacy is not just one of a “life cut short” but of a life lived boldly, openly, and meaningfully.
Those who were touched by him carry his rhythm forward and through them, he lives on.
Rest in peace, Josh Stowers. May you find eternal peace; may your creativity, kindness and spirit always be remembered.
