Events and Activities

Annual General Meeting 2026

The 2026 AGM will be held online on Thursday 19 November 2026, 10am

The meeting will be held online to maximise accessibility and encourage participation from members across New Zealand.

Past national events

Centennial Jubilee

Wellington, 24 July 2026

To mark the conclusion of Rural Women New Zealand’s centenary year, Her Excellency the Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO hosted a morning tea at Government House.

Members from across the country celebrated 100 years of Rural Women New Zealand, honouring a century of connection, leadership and community.

Find out more about our centennial celebrations

The Rural Edge - Business Skills Workshop

Wellington, 23 July 2026

Members joined us in an engaging and collaborative workshop designed to answer their questions and sharpen their business edge.

This workshop strengthened attendees’ knowledge of key business skills, sparked new ideas, and connected them with like-minded rural businesspeople from across the country. 

Rural Women Business Awards Gala Dinner

Wellington, 23 July 2026

Enterprising women from across the country came together to celebrate the winners of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards at a gala dinner at Parliament.

Find out more about the NZI Rural Women Business Awards

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