Could Rudd's foreign policy marginalisation of New Zealand be a result of sexist attitudes? Maybe. From what we hear several senior New Zealand women leaders could have done with a dose of anger management counselling when they read about Rudd's Asia Pacific Community idea in the newspaper.
It seems that Rudd is capable of applying double standards and sexist attitudes to women. See this from CNN.
It seems that Rudd's deputy Julia Gillard is in full support of her Leader.