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Adrian Rurawhe Dies After Recent Illness, Family Announces
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- Former New Zealand Speaker Adrian Rurawhe died after a recent illness, his family announced.
- He served as MP for Te Tai Hauauru from 2014 to January 2026 and as Speaker from August 2022 to December 2023.
- He announced retirement on Waitangi Day to focus on whanau and church.
- His family will lie in state at Whangaehu Marae before burial at Nga Puketuurua Ratana Pa.
