The Honourable Maryan Street, of Wellington, MNZM for services as a Member of Parliament and to human and democratic rights
The Honourable Maryan Street was a List Member of Parliament, holding Ministerial portfolios for ACC and Housing. She has had a longstanding involvement in women’s rights. She has promoted LGBTQI+ rights, including lobbying for the Homosexual Law Reform Bill, promoting the Marriage Equality Act, and co-chairing the Alliance of Gays and Straights in Nelson. She was involved in organising, lobbying for and promoting the passage of the End of Life Choice Act and was President of the End of Life Choice Society. She was Labour Party President, guiding the Party through the first MMP election. Ms Street has contributed to Commonwealth Election Observation missions in various countries.