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“I come from a place that is very politically sophisticated and progressive. New Zealand was the first place to give women the right to vote.” quote by Niki Caro — Download Open image

“I come from a place that is very politically sophisticated and progressive. New Zealand was the first place to give women the right to vote.”

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