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The Action Plan for Women outlines the government's five year agenda to improve women's lives.
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Status of Women in new zealand
New Zealand's 6th CEDAW report to the United Nations has been released.
2008
| These media releases link to the Beehive site – use the 'back' button on your browser to return to the MWA site. |
Media releases will be posted as soon as they become available. Alternatively you can visit Hon Steve Chadwicks website at www.beehive.govt.nz/portfolio/women's+affairs to see all her speeches and media releases.
17 June 2008
Volunteers work vital part of NZ communities
'We know that up until retirement age women tend to volunteer more than
men, and over the years the amount of time they spend volunteering
gradually increases.'
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16 June 2008
Honouring Māori Women Leaders
Steve Chadwick paid tribute to eight members of the Māori
Women’s Welfare League at a ceremony to mark He Wāhine Pūmanawa (an
event held as part of Mana Wāhine Week), organised by the Ministry of
Women’s Affairs, the Māori Women’s Welfare League, and Te Puni Kōkiri.
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3 April 2008
Census report a valuable tool for women's equality
The 2008 Census of Women's Participation is a useful tool for raising awareness of gender inequity and for driving progress towards equality.More>
6 March 2008
Help prevent domestic violence for Women's Day
Women’s
Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick is urging all New Zealanders to help
improve our appalling levels of family violence and sexual abuse, as
part of International Women’s Day 2008.More>
