A strong and determined woman, Joan Wood made a major contribution to the educational and artistic life of New Zealand. Thousands of New Zealanders, particularly women and children, have benefited from the play centre movement she helped found.
New Zealand feminist and writer
Chinese-New Zealand businesswoman, shopkeeper and community leader
New Zealand political activist, feminist, welfare worker
New Zealand community worker and political activist
Throughout her career Mary had made a point of speaking out on issues directly relevant to women. While her involvement in voluntary work reflected the conventions of her class and society, by standing for public office she had broken new ground for women in her family and in her political party.
New Zealand welfare worker and local politician
New Zealand law clerk and political activist
New Zealand social reformer, sex educator and teacher
Irish journalist, suffragist and nationalist