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Monday, September 18, 2023
New Zealand may get first female finance minister in 30 years
BNN Bloomberg
In practice debates before previous New Zealand elections, Nicola Willis used to play the role of formidable female politicians. She acted the parts of Helen Clark and Jacinda Ardern when preparing the leaders of her National Party for their head-to...
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New Zealand
Thursday, October 27, 2022
New Zealand’s Parliament becomes majority female — "about blimmin’ time"
The Washington Post
New Zealand made history — or herstory — this week as female lawmakers became the majority, narrowly outnumbering their male counterparts in Parliament for the first time. On Tuesday, Soraya Peke-Mason was sworn in as a lawmaker for the Labour Party...
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Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's had to have a police escort after a series of death threats. (File photo)
Monday, April 04, 2022
New Zealand: "Relentless" abuse against women MPs on the rise
Stuff
A rising tide of “deeply sexist” abuse and threats against women MPs is part of a concerted effort to push them out of public office, an expert says. Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard said abuse has ramped up in the past five years, with...
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Friday, November 06, 2020
New Zealand's Ardern sworn in for second term
France 24
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was sworn in for a second term Friday, as final election results showed her landslide victory was even bigger than previously thought. The charismatic leader and her ministers made their oaths of office in...
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
New Zealand's Ardern on track to win September election, poll shows
RTE
Support for New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern rose during July, a poll showed, keeping her Labour party on track to win a general election in September. The 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll showed Labour's popularity at 53%, a rise of three...
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Monday, April 20, 2020
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
New Zealand’s Prime Minister may be the most effective leader on the planet
The Atlantic
By Uri Friedman, The coronavirus pandemic may be the largest test of political leadership the world has ever witnessed. Every leader on the planet is facing the same potential threat. Every leader is reacting differently, in his or her own style....
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Monday, April 13, 2020
New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown has resulted in only one death
The Hill
New Zealand’s coronavirus lockdown has led to only one death in the country so far, data from Johns Hopkins University shows as of Tuesday morning. New Zealand implemented a strict lockdown last month, beginning on March 25, set to last four weeks...
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Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
New Zealand: It's reigning men, media portrayal and betrayal of 2 women PMs
Broad Agenda
By Blair Williams, During her nine years as New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Helen Clark was held in high regard for her skill and courage as a politician and advocate for nuclear disarmament and public health policy. She wasn’t the country’s first...
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Friday, November 01, 2019
New Zealand: Enhancing women’s political participation the focus
Scoop
This coming week, members of the New Zealand Parliament will be involved in two events aimed at strengthening women’s political participation and recognising the importance of diversity in democratic institutions. In Turkey, Deputy Speaker Hon Anne...
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Friday, August 24, 2018
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern reminds media she's not the first woman to give birth
Forbes
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...
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Friday, August 03, 2018
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern returns from maternity leave
BBC
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has returned to work after spending "the fastest six weeks" of her life on maternity leave. Ms Ardern, 38, had her daughter, Neve Te Aroha, in June, making her the second world leader to give birth while...
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Monday, April 17, 2017
New Zealand: Invercargill electorate candidates say women in politics is 'the new normal'
Invercargill has smashed through the glass ceiling, a candidate for the 2017 election says.  Four women are vying for the top spot in this year's election - but there's no sense among any of them that this is anything usual.  They've all had their...
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Wednesday, 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. She gives Louisa Peacock a masterclass...
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Thursday, 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. “It is timely that we celebrate...
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