Key resources
Publications, articles and websites of interest.
This section lists a selection of key resources for information about women on boards, both here and overseas.See also Who we work with for other relevant organisations and agencies. |
Women on boards: Why women on company boards are good for businessMay 2009 This publication is a joint initiative between Business New Zealand, The Institute of Directors in New Zealand, and the Ministry of Women's Affairs. It looks at evidence showing that women can add a competitive edge to company boards. Click here to download the pdf.Click here to read the HTML version. |
Gender Stocktake of State Sector Boards and Committees 201020 December 2010This report shows the percentage of women Ministerial appointees on state sector boards and committees. Click here to download the pdf. Click here to read the HTML version. |
Far too few women on corporate boardsPosted 14 October 2009Media Release from EEO Trust: A Place At The Table, an ongoing initiative between the EEO Trust and the Human Rights Commission was launched on 6 October. Click here to find out more. |
Shareholders' Association congratulated for women on boards focusPosted 3 August 2010Media release from the Minister of Women's Affairs: The number of women on company boards should get a welcome boost following a decision of the New Zealand Shareholders' Association (NZSA) to make it a priority. Click here to read more. |
Women on boards event shares top tips24 September 2010Media release from the EEO Trust: The ability to embrace failure and learn from it as well as the importance of lifelong learning and of working in areas you care about were three of the top tips given to aspiring women directors at the EEO Trust event Women on Boards: Getting Ahead, held in Auckland on September 24. Click here to read more. |
NZ Census of Women's Participation 2008Presented by the NZ Human Rights Commission, this publication is the third NZ census of women's participation. The Census provides detailed information of women's representation in leadership and decision-making positions and participation in different sectors of the labour market. It serves as a benchmarking tool to present an objective analysis of the position of NZ women and provides for international comparisons to be made.Click here to download the pdf from the HRC website. |
EEO Trust LibraryThe Equal Employment Opportunities Trust (EEO) works to eliminate barriers to ensure that all employees are considered for the employment of their choice and have the chance to perform to their maximum potential.The on-line EEO Library gives access to a catalogue of over 4000 books, research papers, reports and articles on EEO, diversity and work-life topics, including resources about Women on Boards. |
Women on Boards: A Guide to Getting InvolvedWomen on Boards: A Guide to Getting Involved, produced by CAAWS in partnership with 2010 Legacies Now, provides both organizations and women who are interested in serving on boards, with practical resources to ensure strong representation and leadership from women at the board level.The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is dedicated to encouraging girls and women to both participate and lead in sport and physical activity. |
Women on Board Help Sheets The Office of Women's Policy (State Government of Victoria, Australia)The Victorian Women’s Register is part of the Office of Women's Policy in the State Government of Victoria, Australia. It's part of that government’s commitment to ensure the membership of boards and committees reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, and to encourage women to lead and become decision-makers in the community.They have created Women on Board Help Sheets covering topics from finding the board that is right for you through to skills needed. |
