Helen Clark
New ZealandpoliticianFemaleb. 19506.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Helen Clark served as the Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1999 to 2008 and was the first woman to hold this office for three consecutive terms. A member of the Labour Party, she is known for her leadership in social policies and international development, as well as her role as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme after her premiership.
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Helen Clark is mentioned as living in Mount Eden, where property values have seen modest increases.
‘The Prime Minister will have the very best’: Ex-minister on the security at Dame Jacinda Ardern’s homeNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Helen Clark is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and currently leads a group focused on drug policy reform.
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Moldova· 2026-05-30
Helen Clark was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of New Zealand and highlights the importance of representative institutions.
Igualdad jurídica, sueño lejano para muchas mujeres
Mexico· 2026-03-06
Helen Clark is criticized for her approach to international law and human rights in relation to the Iranian regime.
When human rights rhetoric ignores reality: A response to Helen Clark – Samira TaghaviNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
Helen Clark is absolutely correct, our Government’s response to the US and Israeli strikes on Iran is disgraceful.
Letters: The world faces a difficult balance between respecting international law and confronting perceived security threatsNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
Helen Clark criticized the Government's response to military strikes on Iran, calling it a disgrace.
Helen Clark calls Government response to Iran strikes ‘disgrace’New Zealand· 2026-03-01
Helen Clark visited Trevor Mallard during his time as ambassador.
Trevor Mallard interview: Lessons from Ireland amid a changing world orderNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
Helen Clark is mentioned in comparison to Jacinda Ardern regarding caucus support.
Luxon has done a poor job of selling $1b LNG terminal and India trade deal – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Helen Clark is mentioned as one of the accomplished politicians Duncan Garner has been close to.
Duncan Garner: Exclusive, my night out on the town with Erica StanfordNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Helen Clark's Labour-Alliance coalition faced challenges during New Zealand's involvement in the American-led invasion of Afghanistan.
Outrageous Fortuna: The life and times of Judith CollinsNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
Maryan Street, a former minister under Helen Clark, had helped in this role for many years.
Election 2026 campaign teams: Who is running National, Labour, Greens, Act, and NZ First’s fight for votesNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Helen Clark is mentioned as the former electorate representative for Mt Albert.
Labour won’t win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again – EditorialNew Zealand· 2026-01-21Helen Clark abolished the titular honours in 2000.
New Zealand’s honours system: does it need a polish up?New Zealand· 2025-12-23
Helen Clark rolled Jenny Shipley two years after she took over.
Christopher Luxon leadership: Why National would be ‘nuts’ to roll him - Bruce CotterillNew Zealand· 2025-12-06
Helen Clark is noted for her role in raising the top tax rate and introducing the KiwiSaver scheme.
Taxpayers’ Union to target Nicola Willis with major campaign on tax and debt - Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Then-prime minister Helen Clark made the trip to the bay to cut the ribbon and officially open the Tauranga Art Gallery.
Redeveloped Toi Tauranga Art Gallery now open: I’m quite overwhelmed with what we have achieved’New Zealand· 2025-11-30
Helen Clark announced the KiwiSaver scheme in 2005 alongside Sir Michael Cullen.
Luxon’s KiwiSaver move is good, now raise the Super age – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-28New Zealand politicians love to get up on that stage and pontificate about how wonderful we are, while ignoring things like the torture of children.
Aaron Smale: Nicola Willis shows “utter arrogance” by describing Treaty of Waitangi concepts as “nebulous”New Zealand· 2025-11-25
Clark was mentioned as a former Prime Minister of New Zealand attending the event.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-11
Helen Clark's proposed fart tax could have been uncontroversial if implemented.
Leadership, not working groups, build consensus for policy change – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Helen Clark is the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and a member of the Global Council.
G20 health ministers take on dangerous inequalities – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-06
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark criticized the notion that lifting the cap would boost economic growth.
Government to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432mNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Helen Clark's years are referenced in relation to Labour's current strategies.
Danyl McLauchlan: Labour fires first salvo in battle for swing votersNew Zealand· 2025-11-04
Knauf was educated in New Zealand and began his career as an adviser to Helen Clark when she was prime minister of the country.
Royal draws on stars Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes for climate awards in Brazil
Australia· 2025-11-04
Helen Clark's years are referenced in relation to Labour's current strategy.
Danyl McLauchlan: Labour fires first salvo in battle for swing votersNew Zealand· 2025-11-03Helen Clark is a former New Zealand prime minister and a member of the Elders group.
Press Israel to release Marwan Barghouti, former world leaders urge Trump | Palestine
United Kingdom· 2025-10-29
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark emphasized the need for more investment in non-enforcement approaches to drug use.
New report says politicians could shift drug budget to a health focus without voter blowbackNew Zealand· 2025-10-27
Helen Clark is mentioned as a politician who adapted to the changing political landscape similar to Jim Bolger.
Remembering Jim Bolger, the King Country farmer who won over a nationNew Zealand· 2025-10-23
Helen Clark led the Labour Government that James Bolger worked for after his time as Prime Minister.
Jim Bolger obituary: The man who left school at 15 and went on to become PM. His legacy is remarkableNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Helen Clark led the government during which Jim Bolger chaired NZ Post and Kiwibank.
Jim Bolger, former PM, dies: Ex-Bay of Plenty MP and National leader Todd Muller farewells ‘dear friend’New Zealand· 2025-10-15