Dame Jenny Shipley
Dame Jenny Shipley is a former Prime Minister of New Zealand, serving from 1997 to 1999. She was the first woman to hold the office and has been involved in various political and business roles since her tenure. Shipley has often advocated for Māori rights and the importance of honoring the Treaty of Waitangi, recently expressing her concerns over the Treaty Principles Bill, which she described as 'unconscionable' and detrimental to New Zealand's relationship with its Māori population.
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Dame Jenny Shipley is a former Prime Minister and co-chaired the dinner event.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Dame Jenny Shipley is noted as having taken over from Jim Bolger.
Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Dame Jenny Shipley is a former Prime Minister who supported the name change to Kororāreka.
Historic Northland town Russell will not be called Kororāreka, minister decidesNew Zealand· 2025-05-25
Dame Jenny Shipley expressed her appall at the language used in the column and questioned the use of misogynistic language by women.
Media Insider: Stuff responds to use of C-word as it faces criticism for Andrea Vance column taking aim at Finance Minister Nicola Willis and female MPs over pay equityNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Dame Jenny Shipley is noted for surviving the health portfolio and becoming Prime Minister.
Christopher Luxon has just one job next week – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Dame Jenny Shipley is a former Prime Minister who submitted her views on the Treaty Principles Bill.
Ill tidings for Health Commissioner Lester Levy; chill thaws between Labour and NZ First – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-02-20
Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley chose the word 'unconscionable' to describe the bill.
Treaty Principles Bill: Ex-PM Dame Jenny Shipley, haka in committee room and call for referendumNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
