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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
Friday 31 January 2025, 11:50 AM

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
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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