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Wendy Hawke | |
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 Hawke in 2014 | |
| Born | Wendy Ruth Hawke New Zealand |
| Years active | 1995 – present |
| Spouse | David Hawke (died. 2013) |
Wendy Ruth Hawke ONZM[1] is a New Zealand adoption advocate.[2][3][4] She has been the executive director[5] of Inter-Country Adoption New Zealand, also known as ICANZ,[6][7][8] since 1995. The organisation was founded in 1989.[9]
In 2014 she was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to inter-country adoption.[10][11][12]
Early career
[edit]Hawke was a teacher at St Cuthbert's College, Epsom.[13][14] After adopting her children from Russia in 1992 through ICANZ, she then went onto volunteering at ICANZ.[15][16][17] In 1995, Hawke then became the executive director.[10] Before 1992, ICANZ was facilitating adoptions from Peru and Romania under its original founders.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Hawke and her husband David were the first New Zealand couple to adopt from Russia in 1992. Hawke has five children. Four adopted from Russia and one son by birth.[18] Her husband died in 2013 after a long illness.[19]
References
[edit]- ↑ "NZ Herald: New Zealand's Latest News, Business, Sport, Weather, Travel, Technology, Entertainment, Politics, Finance, Health, Environment and Science". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Russia bans adoptions by single Kiwis". New Zealand Herald. 3 August 2013. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Fuller, James (16 July 2012). "Gay couple ready to become parents". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Tahana, Yvonne (24 December 2008). "From Lithuania, with love ..." New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Cheng, Derek (6 January 2011). "Couple welcome chance to adopt Russian tots". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Masters, Catherine (23 November 2000). "Ruling on adoptions shatters dreams". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Meet Our Team". www.icanz.gen.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Would-be parents left in limbo as adoption numbers drop". NZ Herald. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- 1 2 "Who We Are — ICANZ (Inter-Country Adoption New Zealand)". ICANZ. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- 1 2 Abadia, Karina (10 January 2014). "Adoption advocate honoured". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Dekker, Diana (3 March 2013). "Adopting from Russia with love". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ Grunwell, Rachel (29 May 2011). "People looking overseas for babies". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ O'Rourke, Simon (24 July 2007). "CYF accused in Russian adoption muddle". New Zealand Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Shakeup for adoption law viewed as well overdue". New Zealand Herald. 30 January 2001. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Investitures at Government House Auckland March 2014 | The Governor-General of New Zealand Te Kawana Tianara o Aotearoa". gg.govt.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "Mrs Wendy Hawke, ONZM | The Governor-General of New Zealand Te Kawana Tianara o Aotearoa". gg.govt.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ "New Year Honours List 2014 | DPMC". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ↑ ABADIA, KARINA (9 January 2014). "Adoption advocate honoured". Stuff. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ "David HAWKE Obituary (2013) - The New Zealand Herald". Legacy.com. Retrieved 25 April 2023.