Adrian Rurawhe, the former speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, died on September 30, 2026, at the age of 64. His death was confirmed by members of the Labour Party, which he represented in Parliament for over a decade. Rurawhe served as a Member of Parliament from 2014 to 2026.
He was elected to represent the Te Tai Hauāuru Māori electorate in 2014. In 2022, he was appointed speaker of the House, a position he held until 2023.