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Ben Couch (Manuera Benjamin Rīwai Couch) was born on 27 June, 1925 in Lyttelton, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician and rugby union player. Discover Ben Couch'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 70 years old?

Popular As Manuera Benjamin Rīwai Couch
Occupation N/A
Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 27 June, 1925
Birthday 27 June
Birthplace Lyttelton, New Zealand
Date of death 3 June, 1996
Died Place Masterton, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Ben Couch Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Ben Couch height is 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) and Weight 81 kg (179 lb).

Physical Status
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
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Who Is Ben Couch's Wife?

His wife is Bessie Couch

Family
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Wife Bessie Couch
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Children 7

Ben Couch Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Couch worth at the age of 70 years old? Ben Couch’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Ben Couch'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
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1925

Manuera Benjamin Rīwai Couch (27 June 1925 – 3 June 1996) was a New Zealand politician and rugby union player.

Couch was born in 1925 in Lyttelton.

He was raised by his maternal grandmother in Christchurch until the age of eight, when he was sent to live with his maternal uncle near Pirinoa in rural Wairarapa.

1940

He was a team-member of the All Blacks and the New Zealand Māori rugby union team in the 1940s.

He was educated at Ōtaki Māori College, and then, from 1940 to 1942, Christchurch Technical College.

This was despite his having been denied entry to South Africa as part of the All Blacks rugby team in the 1940s because of his race.

1943

After a carpentry apprenticeship in Christchurch, Couch joined the Royal New Zealand Air Force in August 1943, and later transferred to the army.

1945

In 1945, Couch returned to Pirinoa to work as a builder, and in 1947 he married Bessie Carter, his childhood sweetheart.

1947

A first five-eighth, Couch represented Wairarapa at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1947 to 1949.

He played seven matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.

1948

Of Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Mutunga descent, he also played 20 matches for New Zealand Māori between 1948 and 1950.

1949

Carter was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Couch converted to that faith in 1949.

1975

In the 1975 general election, he was elected to Parliament as the National Party member of parliament for the Wairarapa electorate, thus becoming (with Rex Austin) only the second and third Māori (after Sir James Carroll) to win a general electorate (as opposed to a Māori electorate).

1977

In 1977, Couch was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal, and in 1990 he received the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.

1981

He created some controversy by wearing a Springbok rugby team blazer at the time of their 1981 tour of New Zealand as well as attending a public meeting organised by the League of Rights.

In June 1981, he was asked "So you support apartheid in South Africa?"

to which he responded "Yes. Over there I've got to".

1984

He served as Minister of Māori Affairs and Minister of Police in the third National Government, but lost his seat in 1984 to Labour's Reg Boorman.

While Minister of Police, he called for the birch to be introduced for violent offenders and allowed the police to use longer batons.

1990

In the 1990s, Couch was involved in various Māori organisations.

1991

In the 1991 Queen's Birthday Honours, Couch was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for public services.

1996

He died in 1996 in Masterton.