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Women’s group heartened by response to promo girls
Sunday, 28 September 2014, 12:02 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
The National Council of Women of New Zealand is heartened by the strong response to the inappropriate use of bikini-clad girls at a technology expo. More >>
Support for Bringing Back Kate
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 4:55 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
The National Council of Women New Zealand says there has never been a better time to draw on the legacy of Kate Sheppard. More >>
NCWNZ files High Court challenge to charitable status
Friday, 31 January 2014, 11:10 am | National Council of Women of NZ
NCWNZ has today filed a challenge in the High Court with a Notice of Appeal against the DIA- Charities’ (previously the Charities Commission) decision not to back date the Council’s re-registration as a charity. This follows the legal challenge ... More >>
NCWNZ calls for action to ensure Fracking safety
Friday, 7 December 2012, 1:11 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
“On the back of interim findings on hydraulic fracturing by Dr Jan Wright, Parliamentary Commissioner to the Environment, the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) is calling for Government action to ensure the safety of this practice,” NCWNZ ... More >>
Higher Targets needed for Gender Equality at Work
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 1:09 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
28 November 2012 Media Release Higher Targets needed for Gender Equality at Work “When it comes to career choices and progression, women’s opportunities are being severely compromised,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President ... More >>
Charities Act Review delay Uncharitable
Friday, 16 November 2012, 2:54 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
“The Government’s decision to shelve the Charities Act review is a major blow to organisations in the not for profit sector and uncharitable in the extreme,” the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Barbara Arnold said ... More >>
New President of National Council of Women of New Zealand
Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 3:23 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
At the recent biennial conference of the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ), Barbara Arnold MNZM was elected President for 2012 – 2014. Barbara succeeds Elizabeth Bang who held the role for 4 years. More >>
NCWNZ supports Glenn’s $80m pledge against family violence
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 5:26 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
New Zealand philanthropist Owen Glenn’s offer to fund a Commission of Inquiry into family violence and child abuse nationwide has been strongly supported by the National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ). More >>
Consultation on Welfare Reforms Inadequate
Monday, 2 April 2012, 2:50 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
“The Government has not provided adequate time for consultation on its Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill,” National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) President Elizabeth Bang said today. More >>
NCWNZ a long time advocate of mandatory reporting
Friday, 27 January 2012, 2:59 pm | National Council of Women of NZ
“The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) believes that mandatory reporting of suspected child abuse is essential to reducing New Zealand’s child abuse rate,” NCWNZ President Elizabeth Bang said today. More >>
NCWNZ keeps pressure on Facebook
Friday, 11 November 2011, 10:42 am | National Council of Women of NZ
The National Council of Women of NZ (NCWNZ) says that while Facebook's decision to remove several pages promoting rape and violence against women is good news, it is not letting up in its campaign to ensure that similar pages are taken down and new ... More >>