Brian Turner (New Zealand poet)
Brian Turner | |
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Turner in 2020 | |
| 4th New Zealand Poet Laureate | |
| In office 2003–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Smither |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Bornholdt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Lindsay Turner 4 March 1944 Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Died | 5 February 2025 (aged 80) Wānaka, New Zealand |
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| Sports career | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Field hockey |
Brian Lindsay Turner ONZM (4 March 1944 – 5 February 2025) was a New Zealand poet, author, environmental campaigner and field hockey player. He was New Zealand Poet Laureate between 2003 and 2005.