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Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke, family says “not much time left”

Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former minister.

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Dame Tariana Turia, Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former minister, has suffered a stroke, her iwi confirmed. In a social media post, Te Ranga Tupua said, “She is still with us, but unfortunately hasn’t been given much time.” Surrounded by whānau, Dame Tariana remains a respected figure in New Zealand politics, known for her advocacy and leadership during pivotal moments like the foreshore and seabed controversy.

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