Richardson, Ruth (1950–)

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Richardson, Ruth (1950–)

New Zealand politician. Born Ruth Richardson, Dec 13, 1950, in Waitotara, NZ.

Worked for Justice Department and Federated Farmers; elected National MP for Selwyn (1981); was 1st woman minister of Finance (1990–93); left Parliament (1994).

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