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Ruth Dyson
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Date:
21 March 2010
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Parliament Office
Private Bag 18888
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
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Hon Ruth Dyson

Member for Port Hills, Labour Party

Current parliamentary roles

  • Deputy-Chairperson, Health Committee
  • Spokesperson, Health

Former parliamentary roles

  • Minister for Disability Issues 10 December 1999-31 October 2000
  • Associate Minister for Accident Insurance 10 December 1999-31 October 2000
  • Associate Minister of Health 10 December 1999-31 October 2000
  • Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment 10 December 1999-31 October 2000
  • Associate Minister for Accident Insurance 5 June 2001-15 August 2002
  • Associate Minister of Social Development and Employment 5 June 2001-19 May 2003
  • Associate Minister of Health 5 June 2001-21 December 2004
  • Minister for Disability Issues 5 June 2001-19 November 2008
  • Minister of Women's Affairs 15 August 2002-19 October 2005
  • Minister for ACC 15 August 2002-5 November 2007
  • Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment (CYF) 15 August 2002-19 November 2008
  • Minister for Senior Citizens 28 January 2003-19 November 2008
  • Associate Minister of Labour 26 February 2004-19 October 2005
  • Minister of Labour 19 October 2005-5 November 2007
  • Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector 5 November 2007-19 November 2008

Personal details

Born 11 August 1957, Lower Hutt, married with two adult step children and four grandchildren.

Career

  • Advisor to the Minister of Employment 1986-1986
  • Former Advisor, Wellington Regional Employment and ACCESS Council
  • Former Employment and Training Consultant

Community activities

Involved in women's organisations, peace movement and environmental groups since early 1970s

Party activities

  • Member, Labour Party
  • Campaign organiser for Kerry Burke 1981-1981
  • Campaign organiser for Kerry Burke 1984-1984
  • Womens Representative, NZ Council 1984-1984
  • Campaign worker for Fran Wilde on Homosexual Law Reform Bill 1985-1985
  • Executive Member, Labour Party 1986-1986
  • Senior Vice President, Labour Party 1987-1987
  • Campaign organiser for Fran Wilde 1987-1987
  • President, Labour Party 1988-1993

Leisure activities

Gardening, swimming, kayaking, reading, music