June/July – Pipiri/Hōngongoi 2013 A PUBLICATION OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN’S AFFAIRS

Research on women in the electricity supply industry Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew recently launched new research from the Electricity Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) on how to attract and retain more women in their industry.

“This research is a valuable resource to “The ESITO findings are also likely to be by encouraging more young women help understand how to recruit and retain relevant for other male-dominated trades.” into occupations still dominated by more women in the electricity supply male employees.” industry,” said Mrs Goodhew. The research examined the employment of a cohort of nine female trainee line This research follows the successful launch mechanics and cable jointers employed of the Ultimit website in 2012. The website by Electrix and Northpower. It shows is a tool to support the recruitment and that having a cohort of women and retention of women for trade and technical encouraging good workplace culture roles in the electricity supply industry. and practices are vital to retaining women in male-dominated trades. “These initiatives demonstrate commitment to changing and improving “The Government recognises the value the electricity supply industry workplace,” of increasing the diversity of workplaces said Mrs Goodhew. and the need to make the most of our current and future female workforce,” The research report is available at www.ultimit.co.nz. Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew (right) Mrs Goodhew said. “There are opportunities with cable jointers Aroha McLean (left) and for New Zealand to address skills shortages Robyn Dawes (centre).

Statement of Intent 2013-2016 The Ministry of Women’s Affairs’ “Within our economic independence includes key indicators for the priority Statement of Intent sets out the goal, we will be increasing opportunities areas of: increasing women’s economic work programme for the Ministry for women in leadership, focusing on what independence, increasing the number of for the next three years. can be done to assist low skill, low wage women in leadership, and enabling women women, and maximising opportunities to lead secure lives, free from violence. The Chief Executive Jo Cribb says this work for women’s employment with the document explains why these indicators programme requires long-term change Canterbury rebuild activities.” matter for women, their families and in how we regard women in leadership, communities, and what the Ministry in employment, and in the community. “We will continue to work with government will be doing to achieve them. agencies to develop more effective The Ministry’s work over the next three practices to increase the safety of women. The Ministry also provides administrative, years will concentrate on areas where the With one in four women experiencing advisory and research support services most gains can be made. It will include a violence in their lifetime, we have much for the National Advisory Council on the specific focus working with decision-makers work to do,” she said. Employment of Women and manages and employers to improve the utilisation New Zealand’s international obligations of women’s skills. The Ministry’s Statement of Intent 2013- relating to women. 2016 (available at www.mwa.govt.nz)

TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY 1 FROMX THE MINISTER

ProgressingXXX our goals

economic independence and increased I have enjoyed speaking at the Dairy safety from violence for women. These are Women’s Network and the Rural Women areas that will provide the greatest benefits New Zealand conferences in recent months. Hon Jo Goodhew for women, their families and New Zealand Women are integral to New Zealand’s as a whole. agricultural development, both in the day-to-day operation of farms, and in the Kia ora koutou These priority areas relate to the management of the farms as a business. Government goals of Better Public In March I had the privilege of Services targets, rebuilding Christchurch The primary industries are one of the many representing New Zealand at the United and our Business Growth Agenda. areas of New Zealand’s economy in which Nations’ Commission on the Status of women demonstrate business acumen Women (CSW). CSW is the principal global I was also pleased this year to be appointed and leadership, to the benefit of all. I also policy-making body dedicated exclusively the Associate Minister of Primary Industries, acknowledge the challenges that rural to gender equality and the advancement with responsibility for forestry. I am the first women continue to face with the of women. This year, the theme of CSW woman to hold a Ministerial role in primary adverse weather conditions this year. was the elimination and prevention of all industries and, coming from a farming forms of violence against women and girls. background, I am excited to be working Finally, I would like to acknowledge in this key industry sector. During the recent the passing of Dame Margaret Shields in I was heartened to share experiences recession we have seen the resilience and late May. Dame Margaret was Minister of and best practice with representatives importance of the primary industries Women’s Affairs from 1987 to 1990. She of member states and observers. We are to our economy. Looking forward, the was a strong campaigner for women’s rights all committed to making a difference in potential is enormous. There is a strong and both in New Zealand and internationally. the lives of women and girls and many growing global demand for New Zealand’s countries face similar challenges to products – the demand for high value Ngā mihi those we face in New Zealand. products is expanding as Asian countries Attending CSW was useful background in particular continue to grow. for the development of the Ministry of The Government’s Business Growth Women’s Affairs’ Statement of Intent 2013- Agenda sets a goal of increasing exports to 2016. This document reiterates my three Hon Jo Goodhew 40 percent of GDP by 2025. Women have a priority areas for the Ministry: increased Minister of Women’s Affairs key role in achieving this target and there numbers of women in leadership, greater is more that women can contribute.

Bill introduced to protect victims Justice Minister Judith Collins has introduced a bill to Parliament creating a new order to protect victims of serious violent and sexual offences. Ms Collins said the Victims’ Orders Against was sentenced to five or more years “We want to ensure all victims can be Violent Offenders Bill will help reduce the in prison for a qualifying offence. protected. Feeling safe is important for any likelihood of victims having unwanted victim of crime, but especially those who ƒ contact with the serious violent and sexual ƒ impose a number of conditions on are victims of serious violent and sexual offenders who have offended against them. an offender, including prohibiting them crime,” Ms Collins said. from contacting the victim in any way, “There is currently a gap in the protection or from entering, living or working in available to victims of serious violent and a particular area. It’s unacceptable to have a sexual crime. This Bill closes that gap and situation where a victim of serious ƒ helps to ensure all victims are protected ƒ be available to victims who don’t have crime may have unwanted contact from unwanted contact with their a current protection order or restraining with their attacker.” attackers,” Ms Collins said. order against the person who offended against them. The Victims’ Orders Against Violent “It’s unacceptable to have a situation where The Ministry of Women’s Affairs Offenders Bill creates a new non-contact contributed its knowledge about the order that will: a victim of serious crime may have unwanted contact with their attacker. Victims can feel nature and impact of sexual violence on ƒƒ be available to victims of serious violent intimidated by an offender moving into their victim/survivors to the Ministry of Justice’s and sexual offences where the offender local area, near their home or work place.” work over the nine months that this policy and draft legislation was developed.

2 TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY Common themes from hui on women and girls

“What will the future look like for New Zealand women?” was the theme of a recent hui involving New Zealand’s national women’s organisations. Jo Cribb, Ministry of Women’s Affairs The aim of the hui was to encourage common areas of work which will bring networking and collaboration amongst the most benefit to women. These also organisations working to achieve lined up with the Ministry’s areas of focus.” progress for women and girls in New Zealand. “We heard that women and employment is a key area, encouraging participation An initiative of the Ministry of in work and recognising work in the Women’s Affairs, the hui was jointly community and voluntary sectors. hosted by the Māori Women’s Welfare We also heard we need to eliminate League, the National Council of barriers for women who find it hard Women New Zealand, P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A., to gain work or to progress in YWCA of Aotearoa New Zealand their careers.” Awhimai Reynolds (Māori Women’s Welfare League) and the National Advisory Council with Cath Robinson (Ministry of Women’s Affairs). on the Employment of Women. Each “We had great discussions on leaders – organisation presented its strategic changing people’s expectations of what goals and what it saw as the emerging a leader looks and acts like. Increasing issues for New Zealand women. safety for women was a common goal – supporting women to make good As well as the host organisations, choices for themselves and their families.” guests represented numerous other organisations working on behalf of “I was inspired by what I learnt about women and girls in New Zealand. our young women leaders. There are a number of programmes throughout Jo Cribb, Ministry of Women’s Affairs the country developing young girls Chief Executive, said the hui was into future leaders. I want to make sure Left to right: Rochelle Stewart-Allen (Daya Trust), successful at making contacts for these women continue their leadership Sina Wendt-Moore (YWCA) and Lucy Coombes women and identifying common careers by understanding more about (Women in Leadership Aotearoa). areas of interest. what we call the ‘pipeline’ of women leaders,” she said. “I was encouraged by the common themes that emerged from the The Ministry plan to hold similar presentations and discussions. Even hui in Auckland and Christchurch though each organisation has its own later this year. mandate and objectives, there were

Quotes from the hui:

“We are rebuilding and developing a united Pacific voice.” “We need to fill the pipeline earlier — P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A. – engage with more young women leaders. Today’s 20 year olds are our future leaders.” “We want to develop our data and information so we can focus on — YWCA of Aotearoa where we can make the biggest gains for women.” New Zealand — National Council of Women of New Zealand “We are adopting a zero tolerance to violence. By strengthening women, “We want women to have the skills to negotiate more, to know how we strengthen their whanau.” to ask for flexible work if they need it.” — Māori Women’s — National Advisory Council for the Employment of Women Welfare League

TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY 3 Improvement in women’s employment Nationally the employment outlook for women is positive, as shown by recent figures from the Household Labour Force Survey (March 2013 quarter). The survey showed small positive labour “This coming year we will be focusing our there has still been little change in female market movements for women in this work on increasing opportunities for women unemployment in Canterbury,” she said. quarter, with a fairly steady picture overall in non-traditional areas and developing when comparing annual movements. options for women on lower wages.” Canterbury labour market Both the numbers of women employed “We will also be continuing to work with and the rate of employment for women Canterbury women and employers to The gap between male and female (the number of women employed identify the barriers and opportunities for employment in the Canterbury region as a percentage of the working age women to contribute to the rebuild. While is now showing signs of reducing, due population) increased. we are encouraged by the statistics overall, to a drop in total male employment

The national unemployment rate for women decreased 0.7 percentage points over the March 2013 quarter Canterbury employment, post-quake to 6.9 percent. This is the first decrease since December 2011. 300k There was also a decrease in the number of people not in the labour force with 250k the majority of the decrease coming from women. The female NEET (not 200k in employment, education or training) rate for youth (aged 15 to 24 years) also decreased for the first time since 150k September 2011, down 1.2 percentage Working-age men points to 16.2 percent. 100k Working-age women Employed men Employed women

Jo Cribb said that this is an encouraging earthquake sign for women. 50k Q1 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 2013 Q4 “The Ministry is focused on ensuring Q3 2012 Q1 Q2 that women are able to maximise their 0 Q3 Q4 2011 full potential and participate in the 2010 many roles available to them.”

Awards for Wellington graduates raduate Women Wellington celebrated International Graduate Women Wellington has a strong tradition of supporting Federation of University Women Day in June by the education of women and each year awards various scholarships Gawarding a new PhD Scholarship to Amanda Taylor and awards. who is studying epiphytes. The scholarship, worth $100,000, will enable Amanda to support her research in conservation.

Graduate Women Wellington also awarded the Victoria University Staff Development Award to Bronwyn Tweedle and the Science, Engineering and Architecture Management Award to Nicola Chisnall.

The awards at Premier House were presented by the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to New Zealand, Her Excellency Ambassador Damla Yeşim Say, who was also the keynote speaker. Graduate Women Wellington members Dame Laurie Salas, and Jo Cribb also presented awards. Left to right: Joy Dunsheath, President of Graduate Women Wellington, with award recipients Bronwyn Tweedle, Amanda Taylor and Nicola Chisnall.

4 TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY and an increase in total female employment. Female employment Opportunities to represent has gone up in a range of industries, but not construction where it has decreased. your local community

The numbers of unemployed Nominations for local elections open soon women in Canterbury has shown Nominations open in mid-July DHBs plan, manage, provide and little change since March 2012. for candidates for the council, purchase health care delivered in However, the numbers of women community board, community trusts, the community through GPs and not in the labour force has decreased, and district health board (DHBs) local other health professionals. They also and labour force participation rate for elections, to be held by postal vote oversee residential, home support, women in Canterbury has gone up. in October 2013. community care services, and health Numbers of women in the working promotion programmes, for example, age population are slightly down Candidates have five weeks to get home insulation, immunisation, anti- on the March 2012 quarter. their nominations in to electoral smoking, contraception and mental officers in their area. health programmes.

As at the 2010 elections, 32 percent As at 2012, women made up 44 percent The Ministry is focused on of local government elected members of board members, a total of 90 women, were women. This included three ensuring that women are able while men comprised 56 percent, women elected as city mayors (out a total of 116 board members. Men to maximise their full potential of 13) and nine women elected as are 75 percent of the board chairs and participate in the many district mayors (out of 54). Looking and 60 percent of the deputy chairs. across local elections, the proportion roles available to them.” of elected women members in 2010 DHB board members come from was similar to those in the 2004 and a wide range of backgrounds, 2007 elections. bringing a diversity of experience Underemployment to decision-making. Candidates are The elections for seven members likely to have an interest in health, A new measure of underemployment of each of the country’s 20 DHBs along with experience in governance was introduced in the March quarter. are held in conjunction with the or an understanding of how large Underemployed people are defined local elections. organisations work. as part-time workers who are available and want to work more hours. The Government, through the If this sounds like you, or someone Ministry of Health, outlines the you know, visit www.health.govt.nz/ Twice as many women work part- direction it wants for health but dhbelections to find out more about time than men. A fall in female decisions about the practicalities lie standing for election to a DHB near you. part-time employment has led to with DHB members. DHBs are in charge a drop in the rate of those who are of $11 billion, 75 percent of the total If you want information on standing underemployed. This indicates that health budget. DHBs directly employ for other community roles in the fewer people who work part-time around 60,000 staff, and in some local elections, please contact your are looking for more hours of work. regions, they are the biggest employer. local council.

Achieving more women in leadership Does your organisation have a planned approach to develop or foster women into leadership roles (governance and/or senior management), or open up the leadership space for women by identifying barriers? If yes, we’d love to hear from you! The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is conducting a ‘pipeline’ project, Overseas work on this issue has suggested a number of solutions. which aims to combine information from leadership research and These include: a strong commitment to gender diversity from the practice to find solutions to address the leaking talent pipeline of chief executive and senior leadership team; structural solutions women in New Zealand organisations. such as recruitment, work allocation, and talent development that reduce the likelihood of unconscious bias in womens’ career The 2012 New Zealand Census of Women’s Participation reports progression; and a culture that supports leadership diversity. that, like many countries, New Zealand has fewer women than men in leadership positions. At every successive management We would love to hear about good organisational practices to level, significant proportions of talented women drop out or encourage gender diversity in leadership roles. This might include stagnate below senior management and top leadership actively ensuring that barriers to leadership opportunities for positions. This loss of talent is known as the leaking pipeline. women in the organisation are identified and addressed. If you have case studies or information you wish to share, please email [email protected].

TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY 5 Ministry of Women’s Affairs acknowledges Dame Margaret Shields

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has Women, the United Nations International passed its condolences to the family and Research and Training Institute for the friends of Dame Margaret Shields, who Advancement of Women, the National passed away on 29 May 2013, aged 71. Council of Women and the Federation of Graduate Women. Dame Margaret was a Labour Member of Parliament for nine years, representing In 1995, Dame Margaret was elected to Honourable Dame Margaret the Kapiti electorate. She was a Minister the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Shields, 1941-2013. from 1984-1990. She became its deputy chairwoman in 1998, and was its first female chair from This photo is included in the historical set on Dame Margaret was a tireless campaigner 2001 to 2004. permanent display in the Suffrage Room in Parliament for women’s rights. She founded the House, Wellington. The display features women Women’s Electoral Lobby in 1975, and In 2008, she was made a Distinguished Members of Parliament and was placed in the room was Minister of Women’s Affairs from Companion of the New Zealand Order to commemorate 100 years of votes for women in 1987-1990. She has held offices in the of Merit and the following year accepted 1993. Photo courtesy of Parliamentary Service. United Nations Development Fund for the honour of Dame Companion.

WOMEN ON THE MOVE

Dr Jackie Blue has been appointed Joanna Perry has been reappointed Vicki Nalder, Merryn Maguire, Felicity as the Equal Employment Opportunities as Deputy Chair of the Genesis Power Price, and Marion Miller have been Commissioner. Ltd Board. reappointed as members of the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board. Dame Susan Devoy has been appointed Rukumoana Schaafhausen has been as the Race Relations Commissioner. reappointed as a director of the Genesis Pam Roa has been appointed as Power Ltd Board. a member of the Waikato Institute Judge Carrie Wainwright has been of Technology Council. appointed Chair of the Immigration Jennifer Kerr has been appointed to the and Protection Tribunal. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board. Rahera Ohia has been reappointed as a member of the Bay of Plenty Eileen von Dadelszen has been Taria Tahana has been reappointed Polytechnic Council. appointed as a Commissioner of the as a director of Learning Media Ltd. Environment Court. Geraldine Travers has been reappointed Dr Parmjeet Parmar has been as a member of the Eastern Institute of Jenn Bestwick has been appointed Chair appointed as a member of the Families Technology Council. of Learning Media Ltd and reappointed Commission Board. as Chair of the Christchurch Polytechnic Clare Davies-Colley has been Institute of Technology Council. Pamela Peters has been appointed reappointed as a member of the Northland as a member of the Board of Inquiry Polytechnic Council. Sarah Brown has been reappointed to consider the Peka Peka to North Otaki as Chair of the Southern Institute of Expressway proposal. Ngaroma Tahana has been reappointed Technology Council. as a member of the Waiariki Institute of Dianne Kidd has been reappointed as Technology Council. Traci Houpapa has been appointed a member of the AsureQuality Ltd Board. as the Deputy Chair of the Landcorp Maxine Moana Tuwhangai has been Farming Ltd Board. Denise Bovaird and Joan Harnett- reappointed as a member of the Waikato Kindley have been reappointed Institute of Technology Council. Susie Johnstone has been as members of the Real Estate reappointed as Deputy Chair of the Agents Authority. Tina Symmans has been appointed Otago Polytechnic Council. as a member of the Takeovers Panel.

6 TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY Health and safety guidelines for directors

Guidelines for company directors on leading and managing health and safety in their workplaces are now available on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s website (www.mbie.govt.nz). Labour Minister Simon Bridges said this was an important health and safety is a business priority and they milestone in addressing both the recommendations of must actively lead it,” Mr Bridges says. the Pike River Royal Commission and the Independent “This is an important step towards achieving the urgent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety which sought step change in health and safety that the Independent guidance for directors on their responsibilities. Taskforce believes we need. Everyone has a responsibility The guidelines provide directors with advice on how to make sure that objective is achieved, and soon. they can influence health and safety performance in their The guidelines were developed by the Institute organisations, their roles and responsibilities, diagnostic of Directors, the Ministry of Business, Innovation questions and actions, a checklist and case studies. and Employment, and employer and employee “These guidelines are an essential tool for every company representatives. director. Directors should be in no doubt that workplace

WOMEN ON THE MOVE

Mary Devine has been reappointed as a Abby Foote and Justine Munro have Smith to the New Zealand Rugby director of the Meridian Energy Ltd Board. been appointed to the Z Energy board. Union Board’s commercial committee and rugby committee. Dr Lesley Rumball has been reappointed Claire Amos, Sylvia Fidow, Kathleen The commercial committee reviews as a member of the Drug Free Sport Shevland, Sue Sutherland and Lynettte the various commercial strategies and New Zealand Board. Wray have been appointed to the opportunities of New Zealand Rugby Government’s 21st Century Learning and the rugby committee examines Raewyn Solomon has been appointed Reference Group. This group will provide issues relating to the professional as a member of the Board of Inquiry expert advice on 21st century learning and community game. to consider the Christchurch Southern environments and digital literacy in schools. “Appointing Julie and Kereyn is also Motorway proposal a first step to providing some valuable Clare Ward has been appointed Chief gender balance at the governance Executive of the Families Commission. Dr Aroha Harris, Diane Morcom, and level of New Zealand Rugby and we Dr Gillian Oliver have been appointed look forward to their involvement,” as members of the Archives Council New Zealand Rugby Chairman Mike Te Rua Wānanga. Women on the Move in Eagle said. sports organisations Julie Christie (ONZM) is a media and Gillian Goodwin, Deborah Hart, business consultant, a respected TV and Katherine Anderson have been Netball New Zealand chief executive producer and a director of New Zealand appointed as members of the Human Raelene Castle has been named as the Trade and Enterprise. She served on Rights Review Tribunal. new Canterbury Bulldogs chief executive. the board of Rugby New Zealand 2011, the organising committee for the last Raelene takes up the role in July 2013. Associate Professor Hon Luamanuvao Rugby World Cup. Winnie Laban has been appointed a She is only the second female to hold member of the Arts Board of Creative such a position in an NRL club since the Kereyn Smith is secretary general of New Zealand. organisation was formed in 1998. New the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Zealander Liz Dawson was in charge of She has chaired Netball New Zealand and the Adelaide Rams in 1997 and early 1998. is a former general manager of the Hillary Maxine Moana-Tuwhangai and Belinda Commission. She also served on the Vernon have been appointed as members The New Zealand Rugby Union has board of the Highlanders. of the Maritime New Zealand Board. appointed Julie Christie and Kereyn

TE MANA WĀHINE HEI ARA WHAKATIPU | RECOGNITION OF WOMEN’S MANA IS THE PATHWAY TO EQUALITY 7 In brief

Susan Matthews, MNZM, Te Puke, Jan Harper, of Bluespur Butchery in Congratulations for services to health. Lawrence, won the Telecom-sponsored to Honours Help! I Need Somebody category. As one Helen Medlyn, MNZM, Auckland, of New Zealand’s first female butchers, recipients for services to the performing arts. Jan said it was a ‘dream come true’ when Corinne Pritchard, MNZM, Auckland, she opened her own business, Bluespur The Ministry of Women’s Affairs for services to hockey. Butchery, in 2009. As well as selling meat congratulates the following women to the public, a big part of the business who were recognised in the Queen’s Samantha Scott, MNZM, Auckland, is processing for farmers and hunters. Birthday honours. for services to theatre. A very successful exporter of animal Vivian Smith, MNZM, Tauranga, The New Zealand Order of Merit by-products from Waipukurau took away for services to chess. Dame Ngāneko Minhinnick, JP, Waiuku, the Making it in Rural category, sponsored for services to Māori and conservation. Debra Stewart, MNZM, Rotorua, by Fly Buys Ltd. Angela Payne runs for services to bird of prey conservation. Agri-lab Co-Products Ltd. Utilising animal Companion parts that previously may have ended up in the offal-pit, the company specialises Deirdre Tarrant, CNZM, MNZM, Wellington, in placenta, glands, membranes, tendons for services to contemporary dance. Enterprising Rural and glandulars, with 90 percent of the Officers Women Award product exported. Adrienne Greenwood, ONZM, Auckland, 2013 winners Kylie Stewart of Rangitikei Farmstay for services to sailing. was announced as the winner of the Stay, Play, Rural Award, sponsored by Penelope Mason, ONZM, Waipukurau, Rural Women New Zealand has announced Access Homehealth Ltd. Her 1500 acre for services to the Red Cross. the winners of the RWNZ Enterprising Rural farm has been in the family since 1901 Women Award 2013, awards which and Kylie has breathed new life into many Dr Lee Mathias, ONZM, Auckland, showcase and celebrate rural enterprise. for services to health and business. of the old buildings to create attractive accommodation for up to 19 guests at Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew Dawn Sanders, ONZM, QSM, Wellington, a time who come from all over the world was a keynote speaker at the awards for services to theatre. to get a taste of New Zealand rural life. ceremony in May in Christchurch. Members The judging panel also decided this The Supreme Winner of the RWNZ Julie Bartlett, MNZM, Auckland, year to give a special Rural Women NZ Enterprising Rural Women Award 2013 for services to people with disabilities. Encourgement Award. This went to Lee is Diane Coleman of Treeline Native Nursery, Lamb, a young farming woman who lives Patricia Barwick, MNZM, Christchurch, based at Ngongotaha, near Rotorua. Diane in Waikaia, Southland. As her children for services to sport. also won the Love of the Land category, grew, and unable to find New Zealand sponsored by Agrisea Limited. Dr Carolyn Coggan, MNZM, Auckland, farm-themed books to read to them, Lee decided to write and illustrate her for services to health. Treeline Native Nursery grows and own. A self-taught writer and painter, supplies NZ native trees, shrubs and grasses Jennifer Donoghue, MNZM, Lee was also determined to have her for revegetation and ornamental purposes, Palmerston North, for services books printed in New Zealand. She growing 300,000 plants a year that are sold to the pharmaceutical profession. now has four titles: On the Farm Shearing, to councils, farmers, landscapers, developers On the Farm Autumn Muster, On the Farm Elizabeth Kerr, MNZM, Waikanae, and the home gardener. for services to music. Milking Time and On the Farm Harvest.

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