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In 2020, New Zealand lost some well-known names. Here we recall some of them.
Andy Haden, Jeanette Fitzsimons and Aaron Tokona Source: 1 NEWS
Former All Black captain Andy Haden he died in late July at the age of 69. In addition to his remarkable feats in the field, he carved out a successful career as an agent once he hung up his boots.
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The former All Blacks captain was remembered for taking his beloved sport to a better place. Source: 1 NEWS
Former Green Party co-leader and MP Jeanette Fitzsimons died in March at age 75 of a stroke, after falling on her farm that same day. She was highly respected across the political spectrum and was a stalwart of New Zealand’s environmental political movement. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.
Also in the political arena, former Prime Minister Mike Moore passed away after a long illness in February at the age of 71.
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He was co-leader of the party from 1995 to 2009. Source: Breakfast
He was the 34th Prime Minister and former Ambassador to Washington DC.
Also in February we lost the heavyweight boxer from NZ-Samoan Jimmy Skin, also known as Jimmy Thunder, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1986 before turning pro.
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In an interview with the Holmes show, Peau spoke about his nickname and the ruthless nature of boxing. Source: 1 NEWS
Leading Maori professor Piri Sciascia, who advised the Governor General and Jacinda Ardern, among others, died in January.
Kiwi music fans were saddened in June when Aaron Tokona, former leader of the 90s rockers Weta, has died at age 45.
In May, former Miss Universe NZ finalist Amber-Lee Friis died at age 23.
And finally, while their names may not have been widely known prior to their deaths, the losses of police officers Matt Hunt and Matt Ratana had a profound impact on many.
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The emotional moment came at the end of the service in Auckland. Source: 1 NEWS
Hunt was killed during a routine traffic stop in West Auckland when a man allegedly opened fire and fatally shot him, while New Zealand-born Ratana was killed after a suspect shot him at a South London police station. .
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Sergeant Matt Ratana was posthumously recognized at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. Source: BBC
