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Commission Not Working for Families
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 2:14 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) remains unconvinced by the Families Commission acceptance of reassurances from the Ministry of Health in respect to funding being withdrawn from PlunketLine in favour of the multi-national drug company McKesson's ... More >>
Commission Not Working for Families
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 1:28 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) remains unconvinced by the Families Commission acceptance of reassurances from the Ministry of Health in respect to funding being withdrawn from PlunketLine in favour of the multi-national drug company McKesson's ... More >>
Get Off The Couch!
Monday, 1 May 2006, 11:45 am | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) Board on meeting with Sharon Cole, the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Families Commission was disturbed to be told that the Families Commission had not taken a stance on PlunketLine. More >>
Women Influencing Policy
Wednesday, 12 April 2006, 10:22 am | National Council of Women
The 13th April (Founder's Day) marks 110 years of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) working for women and their families. The women who successfully lead the campaign for Universal Suffrage formed NCWNZ in 1896 as they wanted a forum ... More >>
Keep Plunketline Drug-Free?
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 4:30 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) fully supports the retention of PlunketLine, and that this be achieved through the resumption of funding from the Ministry of Health. More >>
Counting Women’s Work
Tuesday, 7 March 2006, 4:17 pm | National Council of Women
International Women’s Day, 8 March, recognises working women everywhere: in the home, in the community and in business. “It is a day to celebrate,” said Christine Low, National President of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
NCWNZ Mourns Sonja Davies Passing
Tuesday, 14 June 2005, 5:53 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of NZ(NCWNZ) joins with the many people who mourn the passing of Sonja Davies. More >>
New Zealand Reneging On A Promise
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 4:55 pm | National Council of Women
“New Zealand’s image as a good global citizen is slipping,” says Elizabeth Bang, Acting National President of the National Council of Women of New Zealand. “We are lagging behind with respect to specific commitments to increase our level of overseas ... More >>
Small Coin Makes A Difference To The Pocket
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 1:50 pm | National Council of Women
Through a consultation conducted by the Reserve Bank, the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) advocated for the retention of the five cent coin. More >>
Women Leaders’ Forum taking up challenge for peace
Monday, 14 March 2005, 3:58 pm | National Council of Women
14 March 2005 MEDIA RELEASE Women Leaders’ Forum taking up challenge for peace The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President, Christine Low, will be attending an International Forum on the Status of Women and A Challenge for Peace ... More >>
Single Benefit Discriminates
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 9:17 am | National Council of Women
"The Government's proposal for a Single Benefit, announced yesterday, fails to address the basic issue that the welfare system discriminates against individuals who are partnered when they are assessed for eligibility for unemployment, sickness or disability ... More >>
Stop, Reflect, Research
Thursday, 16 December 2004, 2:44 pm | National Council of Women
Stop, Reflect, Research: Are The Educational Needs Of Children Given Top Priority? More >>
Shut Out Of Court
Friday, 10 December 2004, 9:51 am | National Council of Women
The Environment Court has until now enabled the community to appeal against Council decisions that would permit environmentally damaging projects in their domain. The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is concerned that those who wish ... More >>
At Last - Political Light Shines On School Fees
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 3:39 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) congratulates the Minister of Education for taking a firm stand on school fees to ensure that school fees are not compulsory levies. NCWNZ urges the Government to recognise and take account of the ... More >>
Woman Leader Elected
Wednesday, 29 September 2004, 11:47 am | National Council of Women
Elected at the National Conference of NCWNZ held in Palmerston North over the weekend, Christchurch woman, Christine Low, has taken up the challenge of being the National President of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). NCWNZ represents ... More >>
Harmony In Society
Wednesday, 29 September 2004, 11:45 am | National Council of Women
At its recent Conference, the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) affirmed its abhorrence of all forms of racism. "We are experiencing overt demonstrations of racism in New Zealand," said incoming President Christine Low "that do not provide ... More >>
Schools Need Adequate Funding
Thursday, 16 September 2004, 12:49 am | National Council of Women
"The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) applauds the School Trustees Association for its initiative in funding the NZCER research into school financial management," said Beryl Anderson, President of NCWNZ. More >>
Victory For Women Workers
Wednesday, 15 September 2004, 11:17 am | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is celebrating that the Government has accepted the majority view of the Select Committee that the equal pay section (Part 2) of the Employment Law Relations Bill should be deleted, therefore retaining ... More >>
Violations to Jewish graves
Friday, 6 August 2004, 4:17 pm | National Council of Women
"The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is appalled by the senseless attacks on Jewish graves and in particular, today's attack at Makara Cemetery. The violations show a level of disharmony that should not be tolerated in New Zealand," ... More >>
Women Applaud Tamihere
Friday, 30 July 2004, 12:08 am | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) applauds the Hon John Tamihere for his timely call for men to take responsibility for their role in society. More >>
