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Misogyny in New Zealand’s politics: "We still have work to do", Ardern

Source: 1 NEWS

There is still work to do across the political divide to address misogyny in politics, the prime minister says.

Although Jacinda Ardern acknowledged misogyny is not new, she said it had been "amplified" by social media.

Her comments on Breakfast came after two Young Nats resigned following an investigation into an internet troll who has harassing female politicians in Christchurch.

The politicians on the receiving end of the harassment were Christchurch City councillor Sarah Templeton and Labour MPs Megan Woods and Sarah Pallett.

Click here to read the full article published by 1 NEWS on 3 April 2022.

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There is still work to do across the political divide to address misogyny in politics, the prime minister says.

Although Jacinda Ardern acknowledged misogyny is not new, she said it had been "amplified" by social media.

Her comments on Breakfast came after two Young Nats resigned following an investigation into an internet troll who has harassing female politicians in Christchurch.

The politicians on the receiving end of the harassment were Christchurch City councillor Sarah Templeton and Labour MPs Megan Woods and Sarah Pallett.

Click here to read the full article published by 1 NEWS on 3 April 2022.

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