Jane Prichard

Elizabeth Jane Prichard (nee Ballantine, 15 February 1936 – 2 December 2023) was a New Zealand women's leader. She was the founder of Pacific Women's Watch New Zealand, held roles in the National Council of Women of New Zealand and the International Council of Women, and was the president of Presbyterian Women. In 2004 Prichard was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service. In 2019 Prichard was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women.

Early life and education Prichard was brought up in Herbert, Otago. She attended the University of Otago, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1956. She worked for two years in Wellington before marrying Owen Prichard and moving to Auckland. The couple had two children. In the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours, Prichard was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women. In 2023 she was elected a life member of the National Council of Women of New Zealand.

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