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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.
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2001
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The Property (Relationships) Amendment Act 2001 extended the rules covering the division of property after relationship breakdown to include de facto couples.
2002
The Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Paid Parental Leave) Act 2002 established 12 weeks' paid parental leave for women.
The Government released "Status of Women in New Zealand 2002", the fifth report on New Zealand's progress in implementing CEDAW.
2003
The Equal Opportunities Unit was established in the New Zealand Human Rights Commission with its first Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor.
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Professor Judith Kinnear became the first woman Vice Chancellor with her appointment at Massey University. Image: provided by Massey University © image copyright conditions |
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The Prostitution Reform Act decriminalised prostitution and prohibited anyone less than 18 years from working as a prostitute.
The Government appointed a taskforce to produce a five year action plan to reduce a gender pay gap of approximately 17 percent among public servants.
2004
The Government launched an Action Plan for New Zealand Women focused on three key areas: improving the economic independence of women; achieving greater work-life balance for families; and improving the well-being and quality of life of New Zealand women.
The Civil Union Act, passed by conscience vote, established civil unions for different and same sex couples.
The Women's Electoral Lobby received a special award from the New Zealand Electoral Commission to mark its contribution to democracy, winding up its national organisation after 27 years.
Dr Helena Catt became the first woman CEO of the New Zealand Electoral Commission.
2005
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Margaret Wilson became New Zealand's first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives. Image: provided by the Labour Party © image copyright conditions |
The New Zealand Women's Convention: "Looking Back, Moving Forward - Titiro Whakamuri Haere Whakamua", marking the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention of International Year of Women was held on Queens Birthday weekend in Wellington.
