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Dame Dorothy Winstone Dinner to be held June 11th
Monday, 26 May 2014, 2:18 pm | National Council of Women
The Auckland Branch of National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) is holding their annual dinner in honour of Dame Dorothy Winstone on June 11th. More >>
New Chief Executive for NCWNZ
Friday, 28 March 2014, 12:10 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) has appointed Sue McCabe as its new Chief Executive. More >>
Auckland Commemoration for International Women’s Day
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 2:31 pm | National Council of Women
The Auckland Branch of National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) is working with Auckland Council and Shine Te Kakano Tumanako on a commemoration of International Women’s Day on Friday 7th March 2014, at Freyberg Square from 12noon to 2pm. More >>
NCWNZ welcomes equal pay case
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 9:28 am | National Council of Women
NCWNZ congratulates the Service and Food Workers' Union (SFWU) for bringing to the Court of Appeal the case of Kristine Barlett vs. Terra Nova and wishes them well for success in this landmark case. More >>
Sexual Violence: Action is needed NOW!
Monday, 18 November 2013, 5:30 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) has been waiting impatiently to see an appropriate response to the Roast Buster scandal from the authorities. The response of the authorities has been too little and lacking in focus. More >>
NCWNZ disappointed at Starting-Out Wage for young people
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 11:28 am | National Council of Women
“National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is disappointed at the introduction of a youth wage,” the Council’s President Barbara Arnold said today. More >>
NCWNZ wins back Charitable Status
Friday, 19 April 2013, 11:24 am | National Council of Women
“The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is absolutely delighted that it has regained its rightful place on the charities register,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Barbara Arnold said today. More >>
International Women’s Day puts spotlight on Violence
Friday, 8 March 2013, 12:26 pm | National Council of Women
“Today is International Women’s Day and it’s an opportunity for us to turn the spotlight on the key issues facing women globally and in New Zealand. One of the most pernicious of these is violence against women and girls,” National Council ... More >>
NCWNZ welcomes funding boost for sexual abuse helpline
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 10:18 am | National Council of Women
“NCWNZ is delighted that Auckland Sexual Abuse Helpline (ASAH) will be able to continue to provide its critical 24 hour service to those who need it, when they need it most,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Barbara ... More >>
Call to action to combat gender discrimination
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 1:36 pm | National Council of Women
“Discrimination against women in New Zealand will be tackled by working groups set up to review and help drive change in several priority areas,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Barbara Arnold said today. More >>
Women’s Voices from the earthquake
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:30 pm | National Council of Women
Over the past year, the Christchurch Branch of the National Council of Women has been working with volunteer interviewers to record women’s experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes. This week, three things have happened that mark the completion of the ... More >>
More urgency needed to close Gender Pay Gap
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 10:26 am | National Council of Women
“The latest statistics indicate that steps being taken to reduce the gender pay gap are not working fast enough,” the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Barbara Arnold said today. More >>
NCWNZ congratulates new CEO of Women’s Affairs
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 4:49 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) congratulates Dr Jo Cribb on her appointment as Chief Executive of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs. More >>
New Zealand Celebrates Suffrage Day
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 11:59 am | National Council of Women
19 September Media Release New Zealand Celebrates Suffrage Day Suffrage Day is being celebrated around the country today with events ranging from breakfasts in Hawkes Bay and Wellington, a lunchtime meeting in Auckland in Khartoum Place - the site ... More >>
Extended Paid Parental Leave a Good Investment
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 11:32 am | National Council of Women
‘We’re pleased that there’s an opportunity for more debate on the issue of extending paid parental leave,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Elizabeth Bang said today. More >>
UN Committee expresses concern about status of women in NZ
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 5:40 pm | National Council of Women
The UN committee which monitors discrimination against women today expressed concern about the current status of women in New Zealand More >>
Who needs feminism?
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 6:23 pm | National Council of Women
Who needs feminism? The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) will be challenging misconceptions about feminism and demonstrating its relevance in today’s society with an exciting new campaign. Inspired by a group of students at Duke University ... More >>
NZX takes a half step forward
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 3:24 pm | National Council of Women
Media Release 5 July 2012 NZX takes a half step forward “The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) welcomes the NZX’s new gender reporting requirements but is disappointed they are a watered down version of the original proposals,” ... More >>
Special Education Policy Could Put Vulnerable Women At Risk
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 4:39 pm | National Council of Women
“The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) supports the concerns of its Nelson branch that closing Salisbury School would put vulnerable young women at risk,” NCWNZ President Elizabeth Bang said today. More >>
Valuing our Caregivers
Monday, 28 May 2012, 5:17 pm | National Council of Women
“Congratulations to the Human Rights Commission on their much needed report into the aged care sector whose client base is growing rapidly and whose workforce is significantly undervalued and underpaid.” More >>
