Pages tagged “ManukauNCWNZ”

  • Update on NCWNZ conference from Manukau and Hibiscus Coast branches

    Manukau and Hibiscus Coast Branches are excitedly preparing to host everyone for this year’s Conference `Our Voices, Our Power, Our Future – 130 Years of National Council of Women’. We have an exciting programme for our day and a half together at the Jetpark Hotel and Conference Centre, 63 Westney Road, Auckland, 2022. We are looking forward to seeing you on the 12th and 13th September this year to celebrate our 130th Anniversary together in person. Any questions regarding the...

    Posted by

    14 June 2026

  • International Women's Day with Manukau Branch

    To honour International Women's Day, Manukau Branch held an interactive stall at Papakura Community Parkfest Day on 7th March where we asked everyone we spoke with “What is your wish for the future of women in Aotearoa New Zealand?

    Posted by

    14 April 2026

  • Update from Manukau branch

    Manukau Branch of NCW hosted a "Meet the Candidates" afternoon on Saturday 13th of September for women standing in the local government election representing the Manukau region. We had 20 women candidates attend to speak with us about their reasons for wanting to be elected. It was a successful afternoon which saw all women interacting and supporting each other regardless of their political stripes.

    Posted by

    22 October 2025

  • Suffrage Day 2024 Commemoration with Manukau Branch

    NCWNZ Manukau Branch held a Suffrage Day commemoration on Saturday 21 September 2024 at the historic St David’s Anglican Hall, 813 Great South Road, Wiri, Auckland. The guest speaker was Colleen Brown, writer, speaker and author, so she covered a wide range of interesting subjects. She also brought along some of her story books for children (such as Violet's Scarf, a story of an eight-year-old girl in 1915) with the option for attendees to buy one. This offer was eagerly...

    Posted by

    1 November 2024

  • Suffrage Memorial Presentation by NCWNZ Manukau Branch

    (l-r) Judi Goldworthy and Christine Knock Christine Knock, NCWNZ Life Member, approached Papatoetoe War Memorial Library to see if they were interested in the Manukau Branch of NCWNZ undertaking a presentation at the Library regarding the Auckland Women's Suffrage Memorial at Khartoum Place and Te Hā o Hine Place, in Auckland Central. The Library staff agreed, and so this was undertaken on 17 September 2024. 

    Posted by

    13 October 2024

  • Queen's Service Medal presented to Hansa Naran

    The Queen's Service Medal was presented to Hansa Naran JP by the Governor General of New Zealand, Hon Dame Cindy Kiro. on 9 May 2024. Mrs Naran has been treasurer of the Manukau Branch of the National Council of Women NZ since 2015. Mrs Naran was commended for services to the Indian community. She used her professional skills as an accountant to contribute to her community organisations, including the Manukau Indian Association Inc. and the New Zealand Indian Central Association...

    Posted by

    29 August 2024

  • Congrats to Iunisi Vaitohi

    Iunisi Vaitohi of NCWNZ Manukau Branch was a member of the chorus, South City Soundz, who won at the SAPACS (South Auckland Performing Arts Competition Society Inc) held at the Hawkins Theatre in Papakura, Auckland on 9 August 2024. Vocal Groups category – all ages and genres.

    Posted by

    26 August 2024

  • Eid Mubarak celebration 2024

    Eid Mubarak (Arabic: عِيد مُبَارَك‎ ʿīd mubārak) is an Arabic phrase that means “Blessed feast/festival.” The term is used by Muslims all over the world as a greeting to celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan and Eid al-Adha (which is in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah).

    Posted by

    29 May 2024

  • Manukau Branch Members at Gabriela One Billion Rising IWD Event

    Two members of the Manukau Branch of NCW attended the International Women's Day multicultural event on 8 March 2024 held by the Filipino alliance of women's organisations called Gabriela Aotearoa. The event was part of the "One Billion Rising" celebration for 2024. According to their website: "We rise through dance to express joy and community and celebrate the fact that we have not been defeated by violence [against women]. We rise to show we are determined to create a new kind of...

    Posted by

    5 April 2024

  • Manukau Branch celebration of Suffrage130

    On 30 September 2023, the Manukau Branch held a 130 Suffrage Celebration Brunch at St David's Anglican Church in Manukau. It was attended by the Human Rights Commissioner, Pacific Womens Watch and students from Strathallen and McCauley Colleges as well as other interested parties. The NCW Board was represented by Betty Ofe-Grant, and members of the Auckland Branch also attended which was much appreciated.

    Posted by

    21 October 2023