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New Zealand: Invercargill electorate candidates say women in politics is 'the new normal'

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New Zealand: Invercargill electorate candidates say women in politics is 'the new normal'

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Invercargill has smashed through the glass ceiling, a candidate for the 2017 election says. 

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Invercargill has smashed through the glass ceiling, a candidate for the 2017 election says. 

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September 22, 2014

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New Zealand has a proud and growing history of women holding high-profile
leadership and decision-making positions. New Zealand has had two women
Prime Ministers: Dame Jenny Shipley from December 1997 to December 1999;

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New Zealand has a proud and growing history of women holding high-profile
leadership and decision-making positions. New Zealand has had two women
Prime Ministers: Dame Jenny Shipley from December 1997 to December 1999;

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Women in Politics finds support at the Local Government New Zealand Conference

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Women in Politics finds support at the Local Government New Zealand Conference

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Women in Politics, a brand-new organisation for New Zealand women in political office, was met with overwhelming support at the 2014 Local Government New Zealand Conference held this weekend in Nelson.

The networking opportunities at the conference meant that the group’s new Chair Angela O’Leary - also a Hamilton City Councillor - was able to introduce the group to Elected Members from around the country.

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Women in Politics, a brand-new organisation for New Zealand women in political office, was met with overwhelming support at the 2014 Local Government New Zealand Conference held this weekend in Nelson.

The networking opportunities at the conference meant that the group’s new Chair Angela O’Leary - also a Hamilton City Councillor - was able to introduce the group to Elected Members from around the country.

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Charles Chauvel left the New Zealand Parliament in March 2013 to begin work in New York as the Parliamentary Development Advisor to the United Nations Development Programme.

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New Zealand's former woman PM: Margaret Thatcher set the tone for women in politics

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New Zealand's former woman PM: Margaret Thatcher set the tone for women in politics

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Helen Clark, New Zealand's Prime Minister for nine years, developed a reputation for being "no-nonsense" and "strong" at the top, something she shares in common with Britain's only female PM Margaret Thatcher. She gives Louisa Peacock a masterclass on how women can survive the cut throat world of politics

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Helen Clark, New Zealand's Prime Minister for nine years, developed a reputation for being "no-nonsense" and "strong" at the top, something she shares in common with Britain's only female PM Margaret Thatcher. She gives Louisa Peacock a masterclass on how women can survive the cut throat world of politics

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France Denz

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November 4, 2013

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Exceptional Adult Educator and member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business
Exceptional Adult Educator and member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business
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Helen Clark & The Power of Persistence

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October 22, 2013

Helen Clark & The Power of Persistence

UNDP administrator on putting in the hard yards, her upbringing, and the value of soft power on leadership.

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UNDP administrator on putting in the hard yards, her upbringing, and the value of soft power on leadership.

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National Party Women’s Caucus celebrates Women in Politics, New Zealand

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The National Party Women’s Caucus paid tribute to New Zealand’s first National Party Member of Parliament, Dame Hilda Ross, at an event held last night in her honour. The Party also holds a Memorial Fund in her name.

“It is timely that we celebrate Dame Hilda’s life as we reach the 120th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand,” says Hon Hekia Parata, Chair of the Fund.

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The National Party Women’s Caucus paid tribute to New Zealand’s first National Party Member of Parliament, Dame Hilda Ross, at an event held last night in her honour. The Party also holds a Memorial Fund in her name.

“It is timely that we celebrate Dame Hilda’s life as we reach the 120th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand,” says Hon Hekia Parata, Chair of the Fund.

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Women reluctant to run for office, New Zealand

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Women reluctant to run for office, New Zealand

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In the year that New Zealand marks 120 years since women won the vote, the number of women vying for local body seats is stagnating.

Nationally, only 30 per cent of candidates are women, a number that has been the same since 2004 after dropping from a high of 32 per cent in 2001.

That was despite the number of women standing steadily increasing from 22 per cent in 1989, and just 3 per cent - and none elected - when records began in 1959.

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In the year that New Zealand marks 120 years since women won the vote, the number of women vying for local body seats is stagnating.

Nationally, only 30 per cent of candidates are women, a number that has been the same since 2004 after dropping from a high of 32 per cent in 2001.

That was despite the number of women standing steadily increasing from 22 per cent in 1989, and just 3 per cent - and none elected - when records began in 1959.

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