Police have today formally named those who died.
David Poutawa (42) Margaret Luke (35) and five of their children were killed in the crash on Sunday morning when a van and an SUV collided head-on near Ohakuri Road in Atiamuri.
Jenny Rodgers (51) the sole occupant of the SUV, has been confirmed as a long-time Scouts New Zealand staff member.
The only survivor, a 9-year-old boy, is in a stable condition at Waikato Hospital.
His grandmother, Sherilyn Poutawa, yesterday spoke of the whanau's anguish, and thanked everyone for their efforts in helping the whānau.
A brief statement yesterday Tokoroa North Primary School, Tokoroa Intermediate and Tokoroa High School said it was a tragic accident that had affected the whole community.
Ms Rodgers was described as someone dedicated to her family and with a deep passion for scouting. She is survived by her husband Andrew and three daughters, a granddaughter, mother, siblings and wider family.
