New Zealander Gwen Somerset had a distinguished career as a progressive teacher of young children in primary school, as an adult educator, and as a pioneer of free play in preschool education. Her lectures and her writing inspired generations of playcentre members and shaped their beliefs and practices.
New Zealand nurse, labour activist, women’s rights activist, politician and peace campaigner
New Zealand optician and family planning reformer
New Zealand pioneer, writer, and the first Pākehā woman to climb Mount Taranaki.
Katherine Te Rongokahira was representative of the intermarried descendants of high-ranking Māori and respected immigrants.
New Zealand teacher, community leader and writer
New Zealand welfare worker and community leader
New Zealand poultry farmer
Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Hine and Te Āti Awa, Rātana leader
Indian poet and political activist