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Tangi for Adrian Rurawhe
Labour MPs attend former Speaker's funeral.
In brief
Labour MPs attend former Speaker's funeral. Labour MPs paid tribute to Adrian Rurawhe at his tangi in Whanganui after his death. Originally reported by RNZ.
Adrian Rurawhe's death confirmed
Rurawhe's death was confirmed by his family on Wednesday.
Political leaders attend tangi
A 100-strong delegation of political leaders from across the motu gathered at Whangaehu Marae in Whanganui for Rurawhe's tangi.
Labour leaders present
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni, and Māori caucus chair Willie Jackson attended the tangi.
Other parties represented
New Zealand First, Te Pāti Māori, ACT, and former MPs attended the tangi.
Hipkins' tribute
Hipkins said Rurawhe had not told Labour he was ill because 'he didn't want to get in the way'.
“he didn't want to get in the way”
Jackson's tribute
Jackson called Rurawhe a 'quiet achiever' with 'lovely skills' and the ability to 'kick me out of the House'.
“quiet achiever”
The one thing
Labour MPs paid tribute to Adrian Rurawhe at his tangi in Whanganui after his death.
