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Sukhi Turner (Sukhinder Kaur Gill) was born on 13 April, 1952 in Ludhiana, India, is an Indian-born-New Zealand politician. Discover Sukhi Turner's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Sukhinder Kaur Gill |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
13 April, 1952 |
| Birthday |
13 April |
| Birthplace |
Ludhiana, India |
| Nationality |
India
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She is a member of famous Politician with the age 71 years old group.
Sukhi Turner Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Sukhi Turner height not available right now. We will update Sukhi Turner's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Sukhi Turner's Husband?
Her husband is Glenn Turner (m. 1973)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Glenn Turner (m. 1973) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Sukhi Turner Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sukhi Turner worth at the age of 71 years old? Sukhi Turner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from India. We have estimated Sukhi Turner'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 |
Politician |
Sukhi Turner Social Network
Timeline
Dame Sukhinder Kaur Gill Turner (born Sukhinder Kaur Gill, 13 April 1952), commonly known as Sukhi Turner, is an Indian-born-New Zealand politician who served as the Mayor of Dunedin, New Zealand, from 1995 until her retirement from the position in 2004.
She was also regarded by some as New Zealand's most prominent politician from the country's Indian community.
Turner was born in Ludhiana, the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab, to Squadron Leader Jasbir Singh Gill and Premjit Kaur on 13 April 1952.
Born as Sukhinder Kaur Gill, she is a Sikh.
She attended Bethany College, West Virginia, United States, gaining qualifications in history and political science.
She moved to New Zealand after marrying Glenn Turner, a prominent New Zealand cricket player, in July 1973, and became a naturalised New Zealander in August 1973.
Turner has taken part in a wide range of community work, focusing particularly on education.
She has taken an active role in school committees and associations, and in 1992, successfully stood for election to the Dunedin City Council.
After a three-year term on the council, Turner chose to contest the mayoralty, challenging long-serving incumbent Richard Walls.
She was successful, and was subsequently re-elected twice.
In 1993, Turner was awarded the New Zealand Suffrage Centennial Medal.
She joined the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand in 1995.
In the 2002 Queen's Birthday and Golden Jubilee Honours, Turner was appointed a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to local government.
Turner announced that she would retire from the position in October 2004, when her third term expired.
In early 2004, Turner was among the recipients of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, an award given by the Indian government to honour those who have made a significant contribution to Indian immigrant communities in other countries.
Following the reinstatement of titular honours by the New Zealand government in 2009, she accepted redesignation as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
