National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) is made up of many people – individuals and organisations – from all walks of life who are keen to improve the quality of life for women, our whānau and our community. We have a long and proud history and our actions have helped shape the social and economic fabric of our country.
Our vision
A gender equal Aotearoa that enables women and girls in all their diversity to have the freedom and opportunity to determine their own future.
Our kaupapa
Our strategic vision is to create a gender-equal Aotearoa New Zealand. By improving understanding and providing opportunities to drive change throughout the motu, we can empower all New Zealanders to feel valued and have the freedom to make choices about their futures.
Current research shows that in achieving this vision, the potential social and economic impact is huge.
Our mahi
To achieve our vision, NCWNZ has a dedicated volunteer membership striving to create change across the country. Some key areas of our work include:
Submissions to government
Submissions to Parliament and government agencies are the backbone of our drive towards change. They reflect the concerns and interests of our members and leverage our influence with government, stakeholders, policy and law.
Reporting to the United Nations
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is an international treaty, ratified by New Zealand in 1985. NCWNZ’s reporting spotlights how Aotearoa is tracking against its obligations from a non-governmental perspective.
Gender Attitudes Survey
Our biennial survey shows us how we’re tracking on our goals and tells us how New Zealanders think about gender in our society.
