Kylie Dorr is the 2026 Supreme Winner!

Having won the emerging enterprise category of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, Kylie was then crowned Supreme Winner during the Gala Dinner on 23 July.

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Supporting and connecting rural women for 100 years

Learn more our about Centennial, Regional Events and our Centennial Collection

Centennial
RWNZ has a long history supporting our rural communities with public policy work.

Advocacy
View and apply for the funds, grants and support we currently have available.

Funds & Grants
Read more about our recent news, media releases, submissions and more.

News
Celebrating the creativity and innovation of our rural women entrepreneurs.

Business Awards
Influence decision makers and contribute to our voice for rural communities.

Policy Advisory Groups
View the Regional and National events we are hosting around the country.

Events
Explore our online collection of rural women businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand

The Country Women's Collective
Our exclusive webinar series featuring leaders, experts, and inspiring rural wāhine

The Sharing Shed

Adverse Events Relief Fund

This fund is used to help those who have been affected by a declared adverse event such as drought, fires, floods or earthquakes.

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Grants are available to rural individuals, families and households where there is an identified urgent need due to personal hardship, as the result of a recently declared adverse event or a state of emergency.

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