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Women swing votes: Paid Parental Leave
Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 11:14 am | National Council of Women
At a time when political parties are indicating ‘their respective bottom-line’ to establish a new Government, the political parties may have forgotten one critical component to the Election – namely the voters. More >>
Women swing votes: Paid Parental Leave
Monday, 3 November 2008, 4:02 pm | National Council of Women
At a time when political parties are indicating ‘their respective bottom-line’ to establish a new Government, the political parties may have forgotten one critical component to the Election – namely the voters. More >>
Urgency Required on Protection Orders
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 4:10 pm | National Council of Women
Policy was passed at the recent National Conference of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) calling on the Government take urgent action to improve the implementation of the legislation relating to protection orders for those affected ... More >>
NCWNZ Urges Gender Analysis on legislation
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, 3:44 pm | National Council of Women
At the recent National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) National Conference policy was passed recommending that there be gender analysis done on everything that goes through Parliament. More >>
New National President For NCWNZ
Monday, 6 October 2008, 10:18 am | National Council of Women
This weekend has seen a change at the top of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ), with Elizabeth Bang elected as NCWNZ National President, at the NCWNZ National Conference in Masterton. More >>
Suffrage Day Enrol To Vote
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 5:02 pm | National Council of Women
The Suffrage Day message this year from the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is to enrol to vote in this year’s General Election. NCWNZ is aware that 245,500 people are still not enrolled to vote; Wednesday 8 October is the last day ... More >>
PPL – Both A Want And A Need
Wednesday, 17 September 2008, 4:50 pm | National Council of Women
Movement to increase the minimum entitlements available from the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Scheme is seen as an important election issue, not just for women, but for families, says the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Attack on Families Commission Unjustified
Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 4:40 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) takes issue with the National Party’s motives for attacking the Families Commission, “wanting it to be more relevant”. More >>
Wairarapa Domestic Violence Initiative Commended
Thursday, 21 August 2008, 1:54 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) commends the Wairarapa Police for their forward thinking in potentially saving lives of victims of domestic violence. More >>
Boobs Dressed Up As Freedom Of Expression
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:31 pm | National Council of Women
Where do we draw the line for commercial enterprises to block our streets for the afternoon with mobile advertising billboards, such as “Boobs on Bikes,” questions the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Boobs dressed up as Freedom of Expression
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 3:48 pm | National Council of Women
Where do we draw the line for commercial enterprises to block our streets for the afternoon with mobile advertising billboards, such as “Boobs on Bikes”, questions the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
NCWNZ Applauds Launch Of Women's Refuge Campaign
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 11:04 am | National Council of Women
The launch of the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuge Annual Appeal campaign leaves little doubt that domestic violence in New Zealand is violating a person’s human rights says National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Statement on Domestic Violence
Friday, 11 July 2008, 12:05 am | National Council of Women
When our celebrities commit crimes commonly believed to only happen to the less privileged and educated, the public rapidly becomes polarised on how to respond. More >>
Support for call for ban on smoking additives
Wednesday, 9 July 2008, 2:39 pm | National Council of Women
Retailers who sell tobacco flavouring drops claiming that they are not trying to encourage under 18 year olds to smoke are not only deluding themselves, but the public in general, says the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
NCWNZ Backs Campaign to ban Tobacco Displays
Sunday, 1 June 2008, 1:02 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is giving its total support to the open letter from the Cancer Society and Heart Foundation to the people of New Zealand – ‘ Protect Our Children: Get tobacco out of sight and out of mind’. More >>
Pride in being a Woman
Monday, 10 March 2008, 2:33 pm | National Council of Women
International Women’s Day is a celebration of women’s social, economic and political achievements; but how do New Zealand women measure up in today’s society, questions The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Wellington Success on Cluster Munitions Treaty
Monday, 25 February 2008, 4:51 pm | National Council of Women
With 82 countries signing up to the Declaration of the Wellington Conference on Cluster Munitions last Friday, New Zealand can be proud of the major part it has played, says the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
New Zealand Needs Family Friendly Parliament
Monday, 18 February 2008, 1:17 pm | National Council of Women
The departure of Katherine Rich from politics has highlighted the need for all political parties to support a Select Committee inquiry into how our Parliament currently operates, maintains the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
No More Cake Stalls?
Wednesday, 13 February 2008, 11:27 am | National Council of Women
The National of Women of New Zealand(NCWNZ) is pleased that the government is acknowledging the need for secure financial funding for non-governmental organisations like Women’s Refuge, that play a pivotal role in the well being of the community. More >>
NCWNZ Applauds White Ribbon Day Support
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 2:26 pm | National Council of Women
The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ ) and the Wellington City Council (WCC) are seeking a seismic shift in attitude against violence in the community beginning on this year’s White Ribbon Day Sunday 25th November. More >>
