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"I just wanted to leave quietly." Former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe farewells Parliament

The House·Jan 29, 2026·5:41·pending

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Former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe is calling it quits after a decade in Parliament. Despite wanting to leave quietly, he reluctantly gave his final address to the House on Wednesday this week.

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