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Parekura Horomia was born on 9 November, 1950 in Tolaga Bay, New Zealand, is a New Zealand politician. Discover Parekura Horomia'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 62 years old?
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Tolaga Bay, New Zealand |
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29 April, 2013 |
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Parekura Horomia Height, Weight & Measurements
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Parekura Horomia Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Parekura Horomia worth at the age of 62 years old? Parekura Horomia’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Parekura Horomia's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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Timeline
Parekura Tureia Horomia (9 November 1950 – 29 April 2013 ) was a New Zealand Labour Party politician who served as Minister of Māori Affairs between 2000 and 2008.
Horomia was born in Tolaga Bay of Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga Hauiti, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāi Tahu descent.
He had seven brothers and sisters.
As a schoolboy he used to walk five kilometres to school and back without shoes.
In his early life, he worked as a manual labourer, then as a printer in the newspaper industry.
In 1990, Horomia was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.
Later, Horomia became involved in the Department of Labour's East Coast work schemes and was appointed to supervisory positions—rising to general manager of the Community Employment Group by 1992.
At the same time, he began to take on a number of prominent positions with Māori community organisations.
In the 1999 election, Horomia stood as the Labour Party candidate for the Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate, a Māori electorate on the east coast of the North Island, stretching from Gisborne to Upper Hutt.
He defeated Derek Fox, a prominent figure in Māori politics, who was standing as an independent candidate.
In the new Labour government formed after that election, Horomia became a minister outside cabinet, being Associate Minister of Māori Affairs, Associate Minister for Economic Development, Associate Minister of Employment, and Associate Minister of Education.
In 2000, Dover Samuels was forced to step down as Minister of Māori Affairs after criminal allegations were made against him, and Horomia was appointed in his place.
Although Samuels was cleared, it was decided that Horomia would retain the Māori Affairs portfolio.
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark said she had frequently relied on his knowledge of Māoridom and Māoritanga and his input was crucial to the Foreshore and Seabed legislation, which Labour passed in 2004 while he was minister.
After the controversial bill became law, Associate Māori Affairs Minister Tariana Turia resigned from Labour to form the Māori Party.
In 2004, he went on a public diet to encourage others to do the same.
Labour was defeated in the 2008 general election, but Horomia retained his seat – increasing his majority to about 1600.
This was despite a challenge from well-known broadcaster Derek Fox.
Horomia played a significant role in setting up Māori Television and expanding the role of iwi radio in New Zealand.
The law was repealed by the National Government in 2011.
Horomia was overweight for much of his life.
He talked about his health battles and tried to lose weight many times.
He died at his home on 29 April 2013 at the age of 62.
As Horomia was an electorate MP, a by-election was held on 29 June 2013 to elect a replacement.
Tributes after his death came from not only his Labour MP colleagues, but also from the National Government.
Labour leader David Shearer cut short a trip to Washington to attend his funeral and said he had "an incredible work ethic, travelling to all parts of the country. He was accepted at pretty much every marae in the country, he was incredibly well-liked, had enormous heart, who worked so hard for his people."
His tangi was held the following week, and the funeral on 4 May.