Monthly Archives: March 2014

New Chief Executive for NCWNZ

MEDIA RELEASE: Friday 28 March 2014 New Chief Executive for NCWNZ The National Council of Women New Zealand (NCWNZ) has appointed Sue McCabe as its new Chief Executive. NCWNZ President Barbara Arnold said Sue McCabe had a varied background which … Continue reading

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Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls

21 March 2014 ADVANCE UNEDITED VERSION 1 Commission on the Status of Women Fifty-eighth session 10 – 21 March 2014 Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls Agreed conclusions 1. The Commission on … Continue reading

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Women’s passion now their careers

Women’s passion now their careers By Jamie Morton 5:30 AM Tuesday Mar 11, 2014 In the second of a two-part series, science reporter Jamie Morton meets four women making their mark on New Zealand’s science landscape. Caroline Little can be found … Continue reading

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New Horizons for Women Trust: Call for applications for trustees

New Horizons for Women wishes to appoint at least two new Trustees and applications are invited from interested women.   Applicants should be passionate about the value that education and quality research adds to women’s lives. This is an opportunity to … Continue reading

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New blog from Jan Logie

 Kia ora koutou, Green Party Women’s spokesperson Jan Logie  has published a new blog post to mark ‘International  Women’s Day’. I don’t think equality and safety are too much to ask but as Dame Anne Salmond reminded us this morning, … Continue reading

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Bread & Roses – March 2014 – Labour

Bpw Happy International Women’s Day! I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the wonderful people and organisations around the country that work every day to improve the status of women in New Zealand. Yesterday I asked the … Continue reading

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EEO Trust in the news – Update

Celebrating women of the world Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held across the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging … Continue reading

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LVMH Development-Day

Dear Asia Pacific Presidents, I hope this finds you all well Please see below email from President Freda and attached utube video http://youtu.be/zIgxNSP9gig.  This is a wonderful example of how the WEPs is being promoted in Europe and may inspire … Continue reading

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Parental leave extension costs officially halved

28 February 2014 Immediate Release Parental leave extension costs officially halved Official figures for the total cost of extending paid parental leave to 26 weeks have been released and are less than half the $500 million figure Finance Minister Bill … Continue reading

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