Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | News Video | Crime | Employers | Housing | Immigration | Legal | Local Govt. | Maori | Welfare | Unions | Youth | Search

 

Louise Nicholas to deliver Dame Dorothy Fraser Lecture

Louise Nicholas to deliver Dame Dorothy Fraser Lecture

We are delighted to have secured Louise Nicholas ONZM to deliver the fourth annual Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture on Monday 28 September on 'How a woman who spoke up about rape and abuse brought about systematic change for the good.'

Louise Nicholas was named the 2007 New Zealander of the Year in recognition of her courageous story which has challenged and inspired many. It was in 1993 that Louise Nicholas first came forward with her harrowing account of rape at the hands of senior Rotorua police officers. Her story is one that has touched the nation, and she has gone on to become a leading avocate for sexual violence awareness and prevention, earning her a place in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

The lecture series is designed to celebrate the vast contribution of the late Dame Dorothy Fraser (1926-2015) to the Dunedin South community. At fourteen, Dame Dorothy was the youngest person to ever join Labour, beginning a lifetime of dedication and hard-work to the party. Dame Dorothy was a stalwart in the Dunedin community, she served on numerous health boards and as a city councillor. She was also married to Labour MP for St. Kilda, Bill Fraser.

The fourth annual Dame Dorothy Fraser lecture will keep to the tradition of celebrating the achievements of strong New Zealand women, and reflecting on their contributions to society.

Labour's Deputy Leader and Health Spokesperson Hon. Annette King will introduce Louise Nicholas.

6:45pm - 9:15pm
Monday 28 September

Drink, Nibbles & Lecture
$20 per ticket
King's and Queen's Performing Arts Centre
270 Bayview Road
Dunedin

ENDS

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines



Gordon Campbell: On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam


Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance and inclusion are offered in daylight, much of our culture tends to be hostile to Islam when we’re sitting in the dark, with popcorn.
Any number of movie examples come to mind, beginning with Rudolf Valentino’s role (over a century ago) as the romantic Arab hero in The Sheik...
More


 
 


Government: One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track

The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again... More

ALSO:


Government: GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely... More

ALSO:

Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.