Rural Women New Zealand - Latest News [Page 2]
Chief Executive Of Rural Women Stepping Down In June
Monday, 15 April 2024, 3:05 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The Chief Executive of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) Gabrielle O’Brien has announced that she will be stepping down from the helm of the organisation at the end of June. More >>
Rural Women NZ: Applications Open For Two Community Grant Programmes
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 9:54 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Applications are now open for two Rural Women New Zealand administered grant programmes. More >>
Associate Board Member Role Created To Develop Next Generation Of Rural Leaders
Thursday, 4 April 2024, 5:58 am | Rural Women New Zealand
“Creating this Associate Board Member role is a way for us to foster emerging leaders and support the movement for more women on Boards generally. As an organisation, it also supports our succession planning and helps us achieve a broader balance of ... More >>
WoolOn Creative Fashion Event – 2017 Winners
Monday, 29 May 2017, 9:57 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Gore designer, Viv Tamblyn took out the Rural Women New Zealand Supreme Award in the Rural Women New Zealand WoolOn Creative Fashion Event held in Alexandra tonight. More >>
Rural Women New Zealand WoolOn attracts big name for MC
Tuesday, 16 May 2017, 12:04 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
WoolOn Committee member Lisa Davidson is excited to have attracted one of New Zealand’s leading names from the acting fraternity as MC this year Rural Women New Zealand WoolOn Awards - Te Kohe Tuhaka. “This is a national event that celebrates the creative ... More >>
New World First Look Event
Tuesday, 9 May 2017, 2:20 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Carman Hancock show designer and sponsorship co-ordinator said “she was delighted to have New World come on board as the major sponsor for this First Look Event. The Alexandra New World plays a large role within the Alexandra and wider Central Otago ... More >>
Tickets on Sale – WoolOn is Back
Monday, 17 April 2017, 8:04 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Tickets are now on sale for Central Otago’s premium creative fashion event, Rural Women New Zealand WoolOn Creative Fashion Event. More >>
Donation and aftersocks sales boost earthquake fund
Friday, 16 December 2016, 5:21 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) Adverse Events and Relief Fund was set up after the Kaikōura earthquake encouraging people to donate money. RWNZ have also been fundraising through the sale of aftersocks™ to help people affected by the earthquakes. More >>
Introducing the new Board for Rural Women New Zealand
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 12:19 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The new Board for Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has been elected. The Board supersedes the Rural Women New Zealand National Council under new Rules and Bylaws ratified by the RWNZ membership at National Conference in 2015. More >>
Concern about equity impacts of propsed reforms
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 3:11 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has provided a submission to the Productivity Commission (the Commission) expressing concern about the equity impacts of its proposed reforms to the Tertiary education system. More >>
How you can help after the earthquake & adverse events
Friday, 25 November 2016, 1:13 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The earthquake and aftershocks which began the early hours of Monday 14 November 2016 brought home the "resilience, compassion and camaraderie of Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) members and people living in rural communities," says newly ... More >>
Rural physiotherapist wins at Enterprising Rural Women Award
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 11:38 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Amy Dibley of Physio Direct Ltd has been named the supreme winner of the annual Rural Women New Zealand Enterprising Rural Women Awards. More >>
Possible impact of the Education (Update) Amendment Bill
Friday, 11 November 2016, 1:38 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has issued a submission to the Government expressing concerns about the impact of the Education (Update) Amendment Bill for rural schools. More >>
RWNZ concerned about the recent spike in road toll
Monday, 7 November 2016, 2:31 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has issued a submission expressing its support for the Government’s Land Transport Amendment Bill whilst also expressing concern about the recent spike in New Zealand’s road toll and current levels of policing. More >>
Enterprising Rural Women Awards (ERWA) entrants for 2016
Saturday, 15 October 2016, 9:55 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Enterprising Rural Women Awards (ERWA) entrants for 2016 Six fantastic businesses are competing in three categories this year and the ultimate winner will receive the supreme prize for the Enterprising Rural Women Awards. Rural Women New Zealand’s ... More >>
Unique needs of older adults in rural areas
Monday, 12 September 2016, 10:10 am | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has lodged a submission on the Ministry of Health’s update of the Health of Older people strategy, urging the Government to give priority to the unique needs of older adults in rural areas. More >>
RWNZ calls for increased rural telecommunications funding
Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 1:02 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) has lodged a submission to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) on its review of the Telecommunications Act. More >>
Get your Enterprising Rural Women Awards entries in now
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 12:21 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
The Enterprising Rural Women Awards (ERWA) offer women who run their own rural businesses the opportunity to showcase their innovative rural enterprise and gain recognition for their achievements. More >>
Westpac urged to reconsider branch closures
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 12:04 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
Westpac have announced the proposed closure of 19 Branches throughout New Zealand. A large number of these are based in rural centres. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is concerned about these proposed bank closures and the effect on the rural communities ... More >>
RWNZ express strong support for Bill
Monday, 22 August 2016, 3:28 pm | Rural Women New Zealand
RWNZ has lodged a submission to the Government Administration Select Committee expressing its strong support for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill. This Bill represents an important step towards modernisation of the fire services, ensuring it remains ... More >>