Where rural women connect and thrive
For over 100 years, Rural Women New Zealand has helped women build connections, develop skills, support their communities and have a stronger voice for rural New Zealand.
Join Rural Women New Zealand
Whether you’re looking to make friends, build skills, or make a difference in your community, there’s a place for you with Rural Women New Zealand.
Grow your skills
We run programmes and offer support to help rural women grow their skills, leadership and networks regardless of what they do, or what sector they work in.
The Activator Programme
Activator supports rural women entrepreneurs and innovators to develop and grow their businesses by connecting them with a panel of experienced business advisors to turn their ideas into action.
Celebrating Rural Women in Business
Since 2018, we've partnered with NZI to present the NZI Rural Women Business Awards to shine a spotlight on the rural women running successful enterprises across Aotearoa.
The Sharing Shed
We run a series of webinars with guest speakers, offering our members the exclusive chance to learn, engage, and connect online.
Our supporters
Shop The Country Women’s Collective
We run The Country Women’s Collective, an online directory promoting the businesses of rural women across Aotearoa.
If you are shopping for yourself or others, you can find gifts, quality services and unique rural experiences that suit any need or occasion.
Funds and Grants
We have various funds and grants available throughout the year offering support to rural communities and students.
FUNDS AND GRANTS
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.
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.
Representing the rural voice
Rural Women New Zealand is a voice for rural women and their communities. Our advocacy work on behalf of our members ensures that the voices and experiences of rural communities are heard and considered in policy development and legislative change.
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annual grants offering support to rural communities
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