Adrian Rurawhe: key obituary facts
Is Adrian Rurawhe dead? Yes. Adrian Rurawhe died on September 30, 2026, at age 64.
Cause of death: Adrian Rurawhe's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Adrian Rurawhe known for?
He was a New Zealand politician.
More about Adrian Rurawhe
Born: 1 January 1960.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, political candidate.
Nationality: New Zealand.
Also known as: Adrian Paki Rurawhe.
Adrian Rurawhe, a New Zealand politician and Labour Party MP from 2014 to 2026, died on September 30, 2026, aged 64.
Also known as Adrian Paki Rurawhe, he served as speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives from 2022 to 2023. He represented the Te Tai Hauāuru Māori electorate from 2014 until 2023, and returned to Parliament in 2023 on Labour’s party list after not contesting the seat that year because of the demands of the speakership.