Coverage dated October 25, 2022

New Zealand women lawmakers outnumber men for first time

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For the first time in New Zealand’s history, a majority of lawmakers are women. Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party was sworn in to Parliament on Tuesday, replacing former

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WFMZ Allentown
New Zealand women lawmakers outnumber men for first time (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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For the first time in New Zealand’s history, a majority of lawmakers are women. Soraya Peke-Mason from the liberal Labour Party was sworn in to Parliament on Tuesday, replacing former
New Hampshire Public Radio
New Zealand women lawmakers outnumber men for the first time (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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The milestone places New Zealand among a half-dozen nations in the world that this year can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
Los Angeles Times
In New Zealand, female lawmakers now outnumber their male colleagues (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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The milestone places New Zealand among a half-dozen nations in the world that can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments.
NBC News
For the first time, New Zealand has more female lawmakers than male (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 25, 2022
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New Zealand is among a half-dozen countries that can claim at least 50% female representation in their parliaments this year.

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