An outstanding example of Frances’ drive and determination took place in 1972 at that time there was no benefit available for women who were married but separated. Frances walked from Lyall Bay to Prime Minister Norman Kirk’s office (literally went into the Beehive) and demanded that he fix the situation. “After that, I think I became the first married woman to get a benefit.”<\/a>\u00a0(Stuff.co.nz)<\/p>\n A multi-talented lady Frances has continued to contribute significantly to the well being of new Zealanders in a multitude of ways and was awarded MNZM, (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) for services to business\u00a0late last year.<\/p>\n Frances recently facilitated a one day ‘Organisational Capability Self-Assessment’\u00a0workshop for Depot Artspace resulting in\u00a0some “unanticipated and significant outcomes of both visionary and strategic value” (- Linda Blincko, Creative Director of Depot Artspace).<\/p>\n A warm congratulations to you Frances for recognition well deserved.<\/p>\n![\"frances](\"http:\/\/nzculturalgenealogymapping.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/frances-2.jpg\")
<\/a>Frances Denz has received the Metlifecare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award<\/a>\u00a0for her contribution to business, education, women’s rights and fighting for social justice, as Frances’ impact on New Zealand is ‘undeniable’.<\/p>\n