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October 15, 2019
Record number of new mayors and young members revealed

Voters in the 2019 local elections have elected the largest number of new mayors in 30 years, with 26 candidates set to don mayoral chains for the first time later this month.

Helen Clark, radio interview

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April 18, 2019

Helen Clark, radio interview

New Zealand's first elected female Prime Minister, Helen Clark became active in politics while studying at the University of Auckland.

New Zealand's first elected female Prime Minister, Helen Clark became active in politics while studying at the University of Auckland.

November 7, 2018
Record level of women in New Zealand Parliament

There are 46 women in the 52nd Parliament of New Zealand, the highest level of representation for women in its history.

September 27, 2018
Jacinda Ardern makes history with baby Neve at UN general assembly

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has made history as the first world leader to attend the United Nations general assembly meeting with her baby in tow.

Lady of the Rings: Jacinda Rules

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September 12, 2018

Lady of the Rings: Jacinda Rules

Jacinda Ardern, one of the young, progressive leaders countering Donald Trump, talks about being only the second world leader to give birth.

Jacinda Ardern, one of the young, progressive leaders countering Donald Trump, talks about being only the second world leader to give birth.

August 24, 2018
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern reminds media she's not the first woman to give birth

New Zealand’s Prime Minister and new mom Jacinda Ardern gets on with work, the CEO of Citigroup Latin America could be a contender for the top job, an Iranian photojournalist gets the shot despite being banned, an Australian senator sues her colleagu

August 3, 2018
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern returns from maternity leave

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has returned to work after spending "the fastest six weeks" of her life on maternity leave.