Supporters and politicians pay respects at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
Monday 6 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 12 reports · updated In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Hipkins, Nicola Willis, Shane Jones
Thousands have gathered at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui to honour Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia. Following her death from a stroke, politicians including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Willie Jackson have attended the tangihanga. During the proceedings, Willie Jackson suggested the Labour Party should apologise to Turia's whānau regarding the Foreshore and Seabed controversy.
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Waikato Times via The Post
Hīkoi organisers to attend Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi (opens in new tab)
Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)
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NZ Herald
- Dame Tariana Turia tangi live updates: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins head to Whangaehu to pay respect (opens in new tab)
- Shane Jones criticises tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi after non-Māori speakers barred (opens in new tab)
- Willie Jackson suggests Labour apologise to Tariana Turia’s whānau over controversy (opens in new tab)
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Otago Daily Times
Invitation to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi (opens in new tab)
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RNZ
Live: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti supporters invited to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi (opens in new tab)
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The Post via RNZ
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti supporters invited to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi (opens in new tab)
Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)
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Stuff
Willie Jackson calls on Labour to apologise to Dame Tariana Turia’s whānau (opens in new tab)
