Adrian Rurawhe

Currently serving: List MP, Parliament of New Zealand Labour
Party Labour
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Contested 5 races — 3 elected 2 not elected

2023 NZ General Election • October 14, 2023 General
2020 NZ General Election • October 17, 2020 General
2017 NZ General Election • September 23, 2017 General
2014 NZ General Election • September 20, 2014 General
Offices held
  • List MP
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour
    Oct 2023 – present
  • MP for Te Tai Hauāuru
    Parliament of New Zealand
    Affiliation: Labour
    Sep 2014 – Oct 2023
In the News
Adrian Rurawhe on Māori politics, retirement and his next move
The Post — January 28, 2026

The Labour MP and former Speaker of the House says his decision to retire from Parliament has been driven by the pull of whānau, church and home after nearly 12 years in politics.

Who is Labour’s (soon to be) new list MP Georgie Dansey?
Stuff — January 22, 2026

Labour’s Adrian Rurawhe has quit and will leave after Waitangi Day. It means Hamilton-based Georgie Dansey will become a new MP. So who is she?

Former Speaker, Labour’s Adrian Rurawhe first MP to confirm retirement ahead of election
NZ Herald — January 21, 2026

The 64-year-old former Speaker will step down on Waitangi Day.

Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe to retire from politics
The Post — January 21, 2026

The former Speaker has been in parliament for more than a decade.

Labour MP announces retirement, will leave Parliament in weeks
Stuff — January 21, 2026

Adrian Rurawhe, the former Speaker of the House, is set to retire from politics after a decade in Parliament.

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