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July 24, 2014
Women in Politics finds support at the Local Government New Zealand Conference

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.

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Charles Chauvel

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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.

January 22, 2014
New Zealand's former woman PM: Margaret Thatcher set the tone for women in politics

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.

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Interviews

France Denz

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November 4, 2013

France Denz

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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Exceptional Adult Educator and member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to business

Videos

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.

September 19, 2013
National Party Women’s Caucus celebrates Women in Politics, New Zealand

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.

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September 17, 2013
Women reluctant to run for office, New Zealand

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.

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September 3, 2013
Cook Islands PM against affirmative action for women, New Zealand

The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands says more women should run for Parliament but need to get there on their own merits.

Henry Puna says he strongly encourages women to take up positions of power in Cook Islands communities.

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September 2, 2013
Leaders need to look at gender equality, New Zealand

This week our Prime Minister will join the leaders of 15 Pacific Island countries at the 44th meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.

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