Helen Clark
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| The Rt. Hon. Helen Clark | |
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| The Rt. Hon. Helen Clark in 2005 | |
| 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
| In office December 5 1999 – November 19 2008 |
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| Deputy | Jim Anderton (1999 - 2002) Michael Cullen (2002 - Present) |
| Preceded by | Jenny Shipley |
| Succeeded by | John Key |
| Constituency | Mount Albert, since 1981 |
| 27th Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 1 December 1993 – 5 December 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Moore |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Shipley |
| 11th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
| In office 8 August 1989 – 2 November 1990 |
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| Prime Minister | Geoffrey Palmer(1989 - 1990) Mike Moore (1990) |
| Preceded by | Geoffrey Palmer |
| Succeeded by | Don McKinnon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 February 1950 Hamilton,  New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Davis (Married 1981) |
| Profession | Lecturer |
| Religion | Agnostic |
Helen Elizabeth Clark (born February 26, 1950) was the Prime Minister of New Zealand. She became the PM in December 1999. She is currently the Labour Party spokesman for Foreign Affairs. In 2006, she is ranked by Forbes magazine as the 20th most powerful woman in the world.[1]
Early life [change]
Clark grew up as the eldest of four daughters from a Waikato farming family. Her mother, Margaret, worked as a primary school teacher and her father, George, was a farmer who supported the National Party during the 1981 election.
Clark studied at the University of Auckland, where she graduated with a MA (Honours) in 1974. Her thesis research focused on rural political behaviour and representation.[2]
References [change]
- ↑ "The 100 Most Powerful Women". http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/11/06women_The-100-Most-Powerful-Women_Rank.html. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- ↑ ""Helen Clark"". http://www.executive.govt.nz/minister/clark/. Retrieved 2006-06-30.
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