The Circular
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NCW Manawatu Speakers 2024
In recent years, the NCW Manawatu branch has had the policy of inviting speakers every few months, for our own edification as well as advertising an NCW presence in the local community. Our combined networks have generated a variety of remarkably interesting and educational presentations. -
Pio Smith, UNFPA Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific
On Monday, 16th September, NCWNZ President Suzanne Manning, accompanied by Intern Coco Clelland, had the privilege of attending an insightful talk hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, is dedicated to achieving a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. Central to their mission is the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls to understand and take... -
NCW Dunedin Branch's annual Inspiring Young Women breakfast
On a crisp winter's morning, the NCW Dunedin Branch hosted its eighth annual Inspiring Young Women breakfast. The venue reached capacity as 103 senior secondary school students and teachers gathered to enjoy a cooked breakfast and be inspired by our panel of speakers. -
NCWNZ collaboration for alternative CEDAW Report 2024
NCWNZ led the creation of a collaborative report from sixteen Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to the United Nations (UN) and submitted in September 2024. This report presented an alternate set of data to the Government’s response on New Zealand’s implementation of our requirements for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). CEDAW, adopted by the UN in 1979, requires countries who sign this UN human rights treaty to eliminate discrimination against women and girls in... -
Women at the table on climate change
At the end of August, the National Council of Women New Zealand’s (NCWNZ) International and Climate and Environmental Sustainability Action Hubs, Wellington Branch, and the Council for International Development, came together to co-host a panel discussion focused on ‘Women at the table on Climate Change’. -
President’s kōrero: August 2024
Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. The tōtara in the great forest of Tane has fallen. We pay tribute to Kingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero IV, who passed away on 30 August. The Māori King was known for his diplomacy and his calls for unity, as well as strong advocacy for his people. His example of servant leadership stands as a beacon for how a leader can and should be. -
NCWNZ 2024 Conference Update
Planning for the NCWNZ 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is progressing well with the Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch subcommittee working hard to ensure a very inspiring and productive day on Saturday, October 5th. -
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... -
Whanganui Branch hosts annual scholarship event
NCWNZ Whanganui Branch plans to have its annual Scholarship evening on 20th September to celebrate the winner of the Wynne Costley Literary Research Scholarship. Students are required to complete a research essay on a New Zealand woman of the past or present who has achieved and contributed in a distinct definable way to New Zealand society. -
Women in Sport Waitaha event at Christchurch Branch
Members from NCWNZ Ōtautahi Christchurch Branch were pleased to have two speakers from Women in Sport Waitaha at their Branch meeting on August 20th. We are all buzzing after the inspiring successes of wāhine athletes at the Olympic Games. But as our speakers, Katrina Mansfield and Rachel Froggatt, pointed out there is still much to be done to ensure that women and girls who play sport, or who are involved in coaching or management roles, are better supported both financially...