Ko wai mātou Who we are
We have a long and proud history, bringing together people from all walks of life who are keen to improve the quality of life for women, our whānau and communities across the motu. Our mahi has helped shape the social and economic fabric of our country. Today our work focuses on realising our vision: a gender equal Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tirohanga Tauanga Waiaro Ā-Ira Gender Attitudes Survey
Gender Equal NZ, led by NCWNZ, has conducted biennial Gender Attitudes Surveys with Research NZ since 2017. The results give us a picture of what New Zealanders think about gender equality in our country.
Whakauru mai hei mema Become a member
Get stuck in! As an NCWNZ member, you’ll be part of the change New Zealand women need. You can add your voice to our advocacy, participate in drafting submissions, pursue leadership opportunities, join action hubs, branches, events, conferences and more. Join us today!
Pānui hou Latest news
Gloriavale school closure welcomed
NCWNZ is enormously pleased to learn that the secretary for education has acknowledged the lack of safety, unsound conditions, and poor education standards at Gloriavale Christian School, and that she has subsequently cancelled the school's registration as a private school.
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Anti-stalking law petition
Advocates watching to ensure new anti-stalking law is “more than just paper.” After a three-year campaign, violence-prevention advocates today welcomed stalking criminalisation, and also vowed to stay vigilant to ensure state agencies use the law as intended.Definitions Bill Statement
Definitions Bill will not advance the rights, opportunities or wellbeing of NZ women. The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) supports the statement by the Honorable Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women, when she said, "I'm not convinced that this bill will advance the rights and opportunities or the wellbeing of women and girls in any way, shape, or form in New Zealand.”Still work to do: NCWNZ marks 130 years of fighting for women
Te Kaunihera Wāhine o Aotearoa National Council of Women of New Zealand is celebrating 130 years of advocacy and making clear the fight for gender equality is far from over.
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