Mary Stewart
New Zealand political hostess and welfare worker
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Marie Bell
Marie Bell was an educator and tireless campaigner for the rights of both children and parents, challenging educational orthodoxies to ensure more child-centred practices and an environment more supportive of parents.
Ede Oldbury
New Zealand storekeeper and community leader
Mary Martin
New Zealand community leader, teacher and writer
Nina Barrer
Through addresses, correspondence and magazine articles, Nina Barrer promoted a series of causes with vigour and ability, often in the face of strong opposition. She was particularly concerned with education and women’s issues.
Marianne Tasker
New Zealand feminist, community leader and trade unionist
Ursula Bethell
New Zealand social worker and poet
Joan Wood
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.
Ellen Ellis
New Zealand feminist and writer
Unui Doo
Chinese-New Zealand businesswoman, shopkeeper and community leader