Career
White was a councillor on Palmerston North City Council in 1983–1992. This was followed by some years in Parliament, a role from which she resigned in 1998 to become Mayor of Palmerston North. She held that post until 2001.
White was a councillor on Palmerston North City Council in 1983–1992. This was followed by some years in Parliament, a role from which she resigned in 1998 to become Mayor of Palmerston North. She held that post until 2001.
From 1993 to 1998 she was a member of Parliament for the Labour Party, first as Member of Parliament for Manawatu and then as a list Member of Parliament.