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Jane Prichard

1936 – 2023

New Zealand women's leader

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Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 87). Jane Prichard was a New Zealand women's rights activist.

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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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit; Companion of the Queen's Service Order
Also known as
Elizabeth Jane Prichard, Elizabeth Prichard, Elizabeth Jane Ballantine

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jane Prichard's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jane Prichard?

New Zealand women's leader (1936–2023)

When was Jane Prichard born?

Jane Prichard was born on 15 February 1936.

When did Jane Prichard die?

Jane Prichard died on 2 December 2023 in North Shore Hospital.

What was Jane Prichard's occupation?

Jane Prichard was a women's rights activist.

What nationality was Jane Prichard?

Jane Prichard was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jane Prichard

· Wikidata: Q107333588

· DBpedia: Jane Prichard

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