Kate Wilkinson (politician)
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Kate Wilkinson (3 August 1957) is a New Zealand politician, and currently serves as a member of Parliament.
Wilkinson is from Christchurch, and gained a law degree from Canterbury University. She worked as a lawyer for 25 years with a Christchurch firm. In the 2005 election, Wilkinson was a candidate for the National Party, standing in the Waimakariki electorate and ranked 38th on the party list. She entered Parliament as a list MP. She has made a successful start to her career in politics, rising to 28th on the list.