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Global campaigner for women honoured by Zonta International
Friday, 6 June 2014, 12:44 pm | Zonta
On 4 June 2014 Zonta members from around New Zealand attended a luncheon at the Quality Hotel in Auckland to honour Dr Marilyn Waring who was presented with the prestigious Zonta International Honorary Membership. Dame Silvia Cartwright and many of Dr Waring’s ... More >>
Top Zonta Woman Recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Thursday, 5 June 2014, 1:32 pm | Zonta
Congratulations to Lynn McKenzie, our International President of Zonta International and the Zonta International Foundation. She became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in recognition of her services to women in the Queen’s Birthday ... More >>
Zonta supports increased paid parental leave
Friday, 16 May 2014, 3:05 pm | Zonta
Zonta International New Zealand made written and oral submissions in support of Labour MP Sue Moroney’s bill to increase paid parental leave to 26 weeks and welcomes the National Government’s budget announcement yesterday. The increase from 14 weeks ... More >>
Dr Laura Green PhD - Winner of the 2014 Zonta Science Award
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 1:57 pm | Zonta
Dr Laura Green of Wellington is the winner of the 2014 Zonta Science Award. Laura was presented with her prize by His Excellency, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, at a special reception hosted at Government ... More >>
Hutt Valley Artist Neke Moa Wins Zonta Design Competition
Friday, 28 March 2014, 11:14 am | Zonta
The Zonta Club of Wellington was delighted to meet Upper Hutt artist Neke Moa, winner of the Design Competition for a new Zonta Science Medal. The medal is very special, as it will be presented to the winner of the 13th biennial Zonta Science Award. More >>
Wellingtonians Celebrate International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 10:02 am | Zonta
A Breakfast was held at Parliament on Friday to celebrate International Women’s Day. The event was organized by UN Women in partnership with the Zonta Club of Wellington and was fully subscribed. Women from across the city breakfasted with girls from ... More >>
Zonta Celebrating Women – Empowering and Inspiring Change
Friday, 7 March 2014, 10:15 am | Zonta
Zonta Celebrating Women – Empowering and Inspiring Change International Women’s Day/Zonta Rose Day 8 March 2014 Globally, members of Zonta International are celebrating International Women’s Day and Zonta Rose Day. In the week leading up to 8 March ... More >>
Civic Recognition for Top Young Women
Monday, 10 February 2014, 5:12 pm | Zonta
A special award ceremony is to be held to recognise two of the Wellington region’s young women leaders. More >>
Zonta makes a stand to STOP Violence against Women and Gir
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:21 am | Zonta
The Zonta Club of Wellington brought this serious issue to the attention of Wellingtonians on Sunday 24th of November. Supported by representatives from other women’s organizations, women and men got together to make a stand against gender based violence and highlight ... More >>
Taking a Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
Friday, 22 November 2013, 5:39 pm | Zonta
On 25 November, Zonta Clubs throughout New Zealand will be visible in their communities wearing orange ribbons and taking a stand against gender based violence. Activities will continue during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence – an ... More >>
All Welcome to Walk with Zonta!
Tuesday, 19 November 2013, 10:50 am | Zonta
As part of a global campaign, the Zonta Club of Wellington will be taking a Walk in the Park to highlight the need to STOP violence against women and girls in Wellington. The community is invited to walk with us to demonstrate our solidarity as well as ... More >>
A Glitzy Night at the Roxy
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 11:15 am | Zonta
Zonta’s sell-out fundraising event was held on Monday night at The Roxy in Miramar. Baz Luhrmann’s film, “The Great Gatsby”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton and Tobey Maguire was the attraction. Of course with any ... More >>
Wellington and Mana Young Women in Public Affairs Awards
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 4:57 pm | Zonta
At a special civic ceremony this week Sarah Pereira and Laura Blake were presented with the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA). The award recognises leadership qualities in young women within the school and community as well as academic ability. More >>
Young Women in Public Affairs Award Recipients Named
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 11:14 am | Zonta
At a special civic ceremony this week Sarah Pereira and Laura Blake were presented with the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA). The award recognises leadership qualities in young women within the school and community as well as academic ability. More >>
Amelia Earhart Day & Fellowship Award Recipient
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 4:51 pm | Zonta
Amelia Earhart the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, the first woman to be awarded the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross and the first woman transatlantic passenger. More >>
Auckland student wins international Scholarship
Monday, 10 December 2012, 4:42 pm | Zonta
Nupur Upadhyay from Auckland University nominated by the Zonta Club of Auckland has been awarded the prestigious Zonta International Jane M Klausman Woman in Business Scholarship for 2012.The award is open to women pursuing an undergraduate degree ... More >>
Women in Business Award 2013
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:42 am | Zonta
Since 1999 the Zonta Club of Christchurch-Canterbury has assisted many business women to develop their business with a cash award. More >>
Wellington Woman Honoured as International Leader
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 10:32 am | Zonta
Taking a lead on projects working with Unicef in Rwanda to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV and with women suffering from obstetric fistula in Liberia will be all in a day’s work for Wellingtonian Lynn McKenzie who took on the role of ... More >>
New Zealand Woman to Lead International Service Organisation
Monday, 9 July 2012, 11:15 am | Zonta
Next Thursday in Torino, Italy, Lynn McKenzie, will be installed as the President of Zonta International, the first New Zealander to achieve this office. “I feel so honoured to be given this opportunity,” says Lynn. More >>
Young Women Show Potential
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 4:16 pm | Zonta
The Zonta Club of Hawke’s Bay is pleased to advise the biannual award for a Young Woman of Potential. A celebration of the successful candidate will be held at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House on July 20th at 7pm. The function is incorporates the award ... More >>
