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== Political Career ==

== Political Career ==

In 1987, following the re-election of Labor, Helen Clark was elected to the Cabinet. Over the next three years she held a number of ministerial portfolios - conservation, housing, labour and health. From August 1989 until October 1990 she was Deputy Prime Minister.

In 1987, following the re-election of the New Zealand Labour Party, Helen Clark was elected to the Cabinet. Over the next three years she held a number of ministerial portfolios - conservation, housing, labour and health. From August 1989 until October 1990 she was Deputy Prime Minister.

As health minister Helen Clark sponsored the introduction of tobacco control legislation. This provided protection against smoking in workplaces and public places, and eliminated tobacco advertising and the sponsorship of sporting events by tobacco companies.

As health minister Helen Clark sponsored the introduction of tobacco control legislation. This provided protection against smoking in workplaces and public places, and eliminated tobacco advertising and the sponsorship of sporting events by tobacco companies.

Helen Clark was elected Leader of the Labor Party in December 1993 and served as Leader of the Opposition until the general election in November 1999, when Labor was again elected to government. She won a second term at the 2002 general election.

Helen Clark was elected Leader of the Labour Party in December 1993 and served as Leader of the Opposition until the general election in November 1999, when Labour was again elected to government. She won a second term at the 2002 general election.

Outside of politics, Helen Clark is an avid patron of the arts (holding the official portfolio of Minister for the Arts). She enjoys classical concerts, opera and is a keen sportswoman.

Outside of politics, Helen Clark is an avid patron of the arts (holding the official portfolio of Minister for the Arts). She enjoys classical concerts, opera and is a keen sportswoman.