Sandra Lee

Matangireia by RNZ

Sep 25, 201900:42:48Government & Organizations

Sandra Lee is a history-maker: the first Māori woman to win a general electorate seat, and the first person to lead a kaupapa Māori party (Mana Motuhake) into Parliament. "Sandra Lee is a history-maker" - Morgan Godfery,...

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