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RWNZ Welcomes Extended Support For Rural School Transport Amid Fuel Crisis, But Says There’s Still Work To Do
Friday, 24 April 2026, 3:39 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The conveyance allowance is a payment made to parents and caregivers to contribute toward the cost of getting students to school, or to the nearest school bus stop. More >>
Pay Equity Report Confirms Impact Changes Will Have On Rural Communities
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 3:09 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
RWNZ has raised concerns about the impact of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025, which scrapped 33 active pay equity claims and introduced tougher eligibility thresholds, on rural communities where workforce shortages were already acute. More >>
Canterbury Police Make Right Call To Keep Rural Stations
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 9:34 am | Rural Women New Zealand
RWNZ National President Sandra Matthews says the decision reflects the strength of rural community feedback and the importance of genuine engagement when decisions directly affect rural safety and wellbeing. More >>
NZ Post Decision A Blow To Rural New Zealand
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 3:07 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Under the new arrangements, rural mail delivery will be reduced from five days a week to three and the number of postal outlets will drop from 880 to 500, and then to 400 over four years. More >>
Rural Voices Must Be Heard In Telecommunications Sector Review
Thursday, 28 August 2025, 4:27 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Connectivity is essential for rural New Zealand and access to reliable, affordable telecommunications underpins so many of our rural businesses, communities and essential services, says Nicole Oliver. More >>
Rural Women Fear Impact Pay Equity Changes Will Have On Rural Communities
Monday, 25 August 2025, 2:20 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
In its submission to the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, RWNZ outlined how the recent pay equity reforms, including the scrapping of 33 active pay equity claims and the introduction of tougher claim thresholds, will disadvantage rural ... More >>
Rural Women Welcome Banking Competition Report
Friday, 22 August 2025, 2:38 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
RWNZ supports the Reserve Bank’s planned community cash service trials, due to begin in 2025, and agrees with the Committee that access to cash must be safeguarded for rural communities. More >>
Rural Communities Must Be Supported To Transition Off Copper
Friday, 22 August 2025, 10:32 am | Rural Women New Zealand
“We must ensure that rural communities are supported as the inevitable march of new technologies continues,” says Matthews. “Connectivity is no longer a luxury, it is fundamental to the livelihoods, safety and personal wellbeing of all New Zealanders.” More >>
New Farm Safety Approach Reflects Rural Realities
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 9:54 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has consistently argued that health and safety frameworks must be developed in consultation with rural communities to ensure they reflect the realities of life on the farm. More >>
Rural Women New Zealand 100 Years Of Service
Monday, 21 July 2025, 1:42 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
For 100 years Rural Women New Zealand has made a massive contribution to New Zealand, and they’re not stopping. More >>
Endorsement Of Fibre Expansion A Boost For Rural NZ
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 1:17 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Reliable and high-speed internet is essential to the success of rural businesses, the delivery of rural healthcare and education, and the overall wellbeing of our more isolated communities. More >>
HRT Patches Decision Important For Rural Women
Monday, 16 June 2025, 2:10 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“We encourage Pharmac to keep working with suppliers to address these issues and improve equity of access for those in more remote parts of the country,” says National President Sandra Matthews. More >>
Investment In Rural Health Welcome But Need Remains High
Monday, 19 May 2025, 1:51 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Sandra Matthews, National President of Rural Women New Zealand, says the investment recognises some of the current issues faced by rural communities, but a sustained effort is needed to address the challenges rural people face in accessing their healthcare ... More >>
Rural Women NZ Welcomes Pharmac Change Of Heart On Hormone Patches
Friday, 28 March 2025, 2:31 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Pharmac has opened consultation on a proposal to fund both Estradot and Estradiol TDP Mylan hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches from 1 December 2025. More >>
Pharmac Needs To Reconsider Decision To Only Fund One Brand Of HRT Patches
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5:20 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“While we are pleased to see a more secure supply chain for oestradiol patches & gel following global shortages, Pharmac’s decision to limit the funded brands of HRT patches removes freedom of choice for women to make the right choice for their ... More >>
Supreme Award Winner Announced For NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards
Saturday, 23 November 2024, 6:45 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
"We received the highest number of entries for this year’s Awards and the diversity of enterprises owned and operated by women in regional and rural Aotearoa New Zealand continues to flourish," National President Sandra Matthews says. More >>
Tairāwhiti Farmer Elected President Of Rural Women New Zealand
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 5:17 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“As Rural Women New Zealand readies itself for our centenary next year, Sandra has the knowledge and experience to not only ensure we celebrate that milestone appropriately, but also set an exciting course for our next 100 years,” Marie says. More >>
Proposal To Cut Post Services Will Disproportionately Impact Rural NZ
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 2:03 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The proposed changes affecting rural communities include cutting rural post deliveries from five to three days a week and reducing the minimum number of postal outlets from 880 to 500. More >>
Category Award Winners Announced In NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards
Friday, 18 October 2024, 2:03 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The seven award categories have been developed to encourage rural women, who own and operate an increasingly innovative range of businesses and enterprises, to enter the Awards. More >>
Black Heels And Tractor Wheels Podcast Back For A 7th Season
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 12:47 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
“The Podcast aims is to showcase the diverse range of rural women today and provide inspiration for other women as they go about living, working and raising a family in our rural communities." More >>
