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.
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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
Mary Grigg
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.
Dorothy Blomfield
New Zealand welfare worker and local politician
Fuzz Barnes
New Zealand law clerk and political activist
Joan Cochran
New Zealand social reformer, sex educator and teacher
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.