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NCWNZ Congratulates National Life Members
Monday, 3 August 2009, 5:05 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) congratulates the seventy-two New Zealanders who have recently accepted knighthoods, in particular the NCWNZ National Life Members Dame Alison Roxburgh, Dame Jocelyn Fish, and Dame Grace Hollander. More >>
Opponents of Sexualisation of Children Speak Out
Monday, 3 August 2009, 5:04 pm | National Council of Women
Last week the National Council of Women (NCWNZ) launched a campaign against Cotton On calling for a boycott of the retail chain until they remove their line of offensive baby wear. More >>
Cotton Off Our Kids
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 1:06 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand is delighted to be working with Family First New Zealand on the Boycott of Cotton On stores in New Zealand. “Occasionally our organisations have found ourselves on opposite sides of the fence with some issues, ... More >>
Cotton On Needs To ‘Cotton On’
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 2:33 pm | National Council of Women
Retail chain, Cotton On needs to rethink the selling of offensive baby wear in New Zealand, states the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Youth Guarantees – but for whom and for what?
Thursday, 23 July 2009, 11:28 am | National Council of Women
For those destined for University, ‘free’ education until the end of the eighteenth year of age is guaranteed in state schools, and increasingly in private schools. But for some young people who opt to take a slightly different path, ‘free’ education ... More >>
Subsidise Us!
Friday, 3 July 2009, 1:32 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) believes that the Government should turn their attention to a job support scheme for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s). More >>
Sexual Harassment: A Serious Matter
Friday, 5 June 2009, 2:58 pm | National Council of Women
In light of recent events the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) has reiterated the severity of sexual harassment and the negative impact that the prevalence of this human rights violation has on both the individual and the organisation involved. ... More >>
Women on Boards are Good for Business
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 2:43 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) applauds Business NZ and the Institute of Directors for their recent statements highlighting the benefits that women on boards can bring to all New Zealand businesses. The two organisations in ... More >>
Concrete improvements to Maternity Services needed
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 10:06 am | National Council of Women
In the wake of the announcement that an extra $103.5 million will be spent on maternity services over the next four years, The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) has called for concrete improvements to be made to maternity services in New Zealand. ... More >>
Pay Equity on the Agenda
Saturday, 16 May 2009, 12:53 pm | National Council of Women
The announcement by the Government that it is scrapping the Department of Labour’s Pay and Employment Equity Unit is a chance to put forward to cabinet the legislative changes that are needed, say the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) ... More >>
Finding Time for Our Families
Friday, 15 May 2009, 1:02 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) welcomes this opportunity to focus on the important role of the family unit and encourages people to reflect on the benefit of spending time as a family. More >>
Prostitution Hits Big In Recession
Friday, 6 March 2009, 4:50 pm | National Council of Women
Prostitution is not the economic answer for women in this current recession is the message that the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is sending this International Women’s Day (8 March). More >>
90-day bill offers hope
Thursday, 11 December 2008, 3:50 pm | National Council of Women
While the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is being ‘pigeonholed’ as an employer versus new employee battle for rights, what about the larger majority which is currently not receiving representation – the existing workers, questions the National Council ... More >>
Discrimination and Pregnancy – Employers Beware
Friday, 5 December 2008, 3:48 pm | National Council of Women
Employers who think they can dismiss female employees who are pregnant on technicalities may find that it will cost them thousands of dollars, maybe even jeopardising their businesses and reputations states the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Delving further into Discrimination
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 1:49 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is pleased to announce that it will be again facilitating the shadow non governmental organisation (NGO) CEDAW report. More >>
Commitment to Non Violence Needed
Tuesday, 25 November 2008, 5:25 pm | National Council of Women
If your woman steps out of line today, don’t forget to give her a clip around the ears, a slap on the bum, or a smack on her hand to keep her in line, advocates the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) – Yeah right! Today marks the ... More >>
Prostitution Reform – What Reform Exactly?
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 12:24 pm | National Council of Women
When it comes to the Prostitution Reform Act 2003, men seem to be the only winners judging by the recent sentences handed down say the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Women Welcome Pansy
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 12:03 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) would like to congratulate Pansy Wong on her appointment to the Minister of Women’s Affairs in the National led government. More >>
Rationalising The Disciplining Of Children
Monday, 17 November 2008, 1:01 pm | National Council of Women
The lack of media coverage for the recent Children’s Commissioner’s survey on New Zealanders’ views on the nicknamed “anti smacking” legislation is very disappointing says the National Council of Women of Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
National Realising the Value of Women
Wednesday, 12 November 2008, 10:48 am | National Council of Women
The decision by the National Party to put women candidates in contention for crucial electorate seats for their party paid off says the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
