Values, courage and mana: How we’ll remember Dame Tariana Turia

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Values, courage and mana: How we’ll remember Dame Tariana Turia

Tariana Turia
Dame Tariana Turia died on 3 January, aged 80 years [Image: Rawhitiroa Photography]

Renowned for her unwavering principles and leadership, Dame Tariana Turia, a formidable advocate for Māori rights, left a big mark on the political landscape. Alan Perrott reports

She was a leader, a proper leader She stood a mere five feet short (1.52m), but Dame Tariana Turia had a presence that loomed over whatever space