2008

These are speeches by the Minister of Women's Affairs, Hon Pansy Wong (from November 2008) and Hon Steve Chadwick, and staff from the Ministry of Women's Affairs. All Minister's speeches link to the Beehive site - use the 'back' button on your browser to return to the MWA site. Speeches will be posted as soon as they become available.
Alternatively you can visit Hon Pansy Wong's website to see all their speeches and media releases.

Federation of Maori Authorities – FoMA

Shenagh Gleisner, Chief Executive
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Address given at FoMA Conference
Saturday, 8 November 2008
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Women Hold Up Half the Sky: Call to Action on MDG 3

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at the hand over of the Torch to New Zealand, Parliament, Wellington
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
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Zonta: Women in New Zealand in 2050

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at a Zonta Dinner for the incoming Governor
Saturday, 26 July 2008
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Launch of Women's Refuge 2008 Annual Appeal

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at launch of the Women's Refuge Annual Appeal
Monday, 21 July 2008
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He Wāhine Pūmanawa

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at a Mana Wahine Week event, Parliament, Wellington
Monday, 16 June 2008
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100 Years of GirlGuiding in New Zealand

Sue Moroney MP (on behalf of Steve Chadwick, Minister of Women's Affairs)
Address given at the GirlGuiding Centenary Gala Dinner, Wellington
Saturday, 10 May 2008
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Altrusa Conference

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at the Altrusa conference, Christchurch
Sunday, 4 May 2008
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Rape Awareness Week Launch

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at the launch in Ponsonby, Auckland
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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Business & Professional Women Annual Conference

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at their annual conference in Hamilton
Friday, 25 April 2008
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Mana Wahine Week Event

Sonya Rimene, Kaihautū
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Address given at Ara Toi Art Gallery, Masterton
Friday, 18 April 2008
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Canterbury Women's Club

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at Christchurch Women's Club, Christchurch
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
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Help prevent domestic violence for Women's Day

Hon Steve Chadwick
Minister of Women's Affairs
Address given at Parliament Buildings at a Zonta/UNIFEM International Women's Day event, Wellington
Friday 7 March 2008
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