Northland's Peter Poharama: 'Father figure' to Kerikeri youth mourned
29 Jan, 2021 05:00 AM
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Kerikeri's Peter Poharama was a father figure to many. Photo / Supplied
Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocatepeter.degraaf@northernadvocate.co.nznorthernadvocat
A "humble, inspirational" man who dedicated much of his life to helping Kerikeri youth and who became a father figure to many has died aged just 44.
Peter Poharama died at Auckland Hospital on January 22 after a medical event, leaving behind a wife and three children — and countless young people to whom he gave a sense of purpose and belonging.
Poharama and his wife Tiana set up what was originally called There's A Better Way Far North to fill a void in the town, organising sporting and creative events to give youth positive diversions, comradeship, fun and opportunities.