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Grahame Thorne (Grahame Stuart Thorne) was born on 25 February, 1946 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician. Discover Grahame Thorne's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?
| Popular As |
Grahame Stuart Thorne |
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| Age |
78 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
25 February 1946 |
| Birthday |
25 February |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Grahame Thorne Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Grahame Thorne height is 1.78 m and Weight 83 kg.
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1.78 m |
| Weight |
83 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Grahame Thorne Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Grahame Thorne worth at the age of 78 years old? Grahame Thorne’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Grahame Thorne's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
The seat had been held by Labour since the 1938 election.
Grahame Stuart Thorne (born 25 February 1946) is a former All Black rugby player, rugby union commentator, Member of Parliament and municipal councillor and TV cooking show host.
He was born in Auckland, New Zealand.
A centre, wing, and second five-eighth, Thorne represented Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1967 to 1970.
He played 39 matches for the All Blacks including 10 internationals.
In the early 1970s he lived in South Africa and played for Northern Transvaal and.
Thorne was the National Party Member of Parliament for Onehunga in the 43rd parliament from the 1990 election to 1993.
After his parliamentary career Thorne held local government roles as an elected councillor of Onehunga Borough Council, Auckland City Council, Auckland Regional Council, Nelson City Council (2004); was an unsuccessful candidate for Christchurch City Council in 2007 then was an unsuccessful candidate for Queenstown Lakes District Council in 2010.
Thorne described his unsuccessful Christchurch candidacy as due to "not thinking clearly at the time" but that he had generally "given [his] best when elected to public office."
Thorne has had two cooking shows on New Zealand TV; Thorney's Cooking Canterbury and Thorney's Cooking Central, both produced by his son Gareth.
Thorne was adopted at birth in an adoption privately arranged by his grandfather.
He described learning of his adoption at age 21 as "a devastating experience."
He has married twice, with one son born to his first (South African) wife and four children to his second (New Zealand) wife.
Thorne's family life was beset by tragedy.
His son David had a spinal injury and stroke following a hard rugby tackle in a club rugby game in Nelson in 2006, and underwent long recuperation at Burwood Hospital.
The care of his son distracted Thorne from his local government duties and he was criticised for refusing to resign.
Son Bruce died when his four wheel drive vehicle overturned near Bloemfontein in South Africa in December 2009.
Thorne struggled with grief and alcohol consumption following the accident.
In 2014, he featured on a list of the top 100 All Blacks.
While in Auckland, Thorne initially played for the Auckland University Rugby Club and later for the Pakuranga United Club.
Grahame's sons Bruce and David also played rugby union; Bruce played in South Africa for Transvaal and the Junior Springboks, and David played club rugby in Nelson, New Zealand.
After his playing career, Thorne worked as a sports commentator for Television New Zealand, often appearing alongside Keith Quinn.
