Adrian Rurawhe tangi: Politicians, iwi leaders and the Māori Queen mourn a man of ‘real dignity’

Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·2 Oct, 2026 07:22 AM6 mins to read‌Former Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe is farewelled at Whangaehu Marae. Photo / RNZFormer Speaker of the House Adrian Rurawhe is farewelled at Whangaehu Marae. Photo / RNZEven in his final days, MP Adrian Rurawhe did not want to burden anyone. He had not told most of his Labour colleagues he was ill. When it became apparent that he could die, Labour MP Willie Jackson said Rurawhe had told his family it was “okay” if Labour