Dame Karen Poutasi: key obituary facts
Is Dame Karen Poutasi dead? Yes. Dame Karen Poutasi died on January 1, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Dame Karen Poutasi's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Dame Karen Poutasi known for?
Dame Karen Poutasi was a New Zealand public health official.
New Zealand public health official
Died on Thursday January 1st 2026