01/07/2026
Kia Ora Everyone,
My name is Keegan, and I've known Joel since we were kids. We spent much of our teen years together, and in 2017, I moved in with Joel, where we lived together for almost a year. It was around this time that Joel started floating the idea of starting a page to showcase his hunting, fishing, diving and cooking skills.
Not long after I moved out, Joel rang me and asked if I could help him set up the page we've all come to love, Blokes Can Cook Too. Joel was the face, and I helped in the background with the tech side of things, and as a sounding board for content ideas, business ideas and any other advice I could give him.
Yesterday, we all received the tragic news that Joel had suddenly passed away as a result of a medical event. The inbox has been overwhelmed with messages of love. Joel was the loudest and brightest light in every room he went into. This page gave him an outlet to connect with other like-minded fans and creators, allowing him to forge lifelong friendships through his love of wild kai. To everyone who has messaged, thank you.
Joel's Family has set up a Give A Little page. This money will be used to support Joel's family through this tough time. If you want to show your support, please feel free to follow the link below and donate.
The page will remain open for now until I get a clear picture from his family of what they wish to do.
“Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.”
A great tōtara tree has fallen in the forest of Tāne.
Rest in Love Joel
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/blokescancooktoo-gone-too-soon
