In Memory of

Ricky Martin Houghton

07 Apr 1960 - 18 Jul 2022

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  • First Names:Ricky Martin
  • Last Name:Houghton
  • Age:62y
  • Country:New Zealand
  • Funeral Home:Te Piringatahi o te Maunga Rongo Marae - West Harbour
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Ricky (62) was a well known Maori housing advocate in the Far North. He was Chief Executive of He Korowai Trust, and was awarded Local Hero the Year in 2018, and Outstanding Maori Business Leader Award in 2019. He created the housing programme Whare Ora, which helped shelter the homeless, and he was known as a "staunch and passionate" community advocate.

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