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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 >>

RWNZ want more resources for rural police enforcement

Friday, 19 August 2016, 4:45 pm | Rural Women New Zealand

“More resources for front line policing, targeting resources at criminal activities and not adding onerous burdens on law abiding rural firearms’ licence holders ” More >>

Entries open for the 2016 Rural Women NZ Journalism Award

Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 4:54 pm | Rural Women New Zealand

Rural Women New Zealand is offering the Journalism Award in a partnership with the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and Communicators. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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