Rural Women New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement of new investments to strengthen the rural health workforce and improve access to healthcare services for people living in rural communities.

Rural Women New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement of new investments to strengthen the rural health workforce and improve access to healthcare services for people living in rural communities.

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

Kylie Dorr has taken out the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards.  

RWNZ has submitted in opposition to the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. We don't believe this Bill will improve the rights, opportunities, or wellbeing of women and girls in New Zealand, and think this time and resource could be far better spent on issues that genuinely improve women's lives.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand chair Kate Acland was among the standout winners at this year’s Primary Industries New Zealand Awards.

Rural Women New Zealand is continuing its advocacy on behalf of its members through raising awareness of the gender pay gap and what it means for rural communities across Aotearoa.

A mix of board and staff members travelled to Mystery Creek, Hamilton this month to attend National Fieldays, one of the biggest events on the rural calendar. It was a fantastic opportunity to once again be based in the Advocacy Tent, proudly representing rural women from across Aotearoa.

Rural Women New Zealand this week submitted on the Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2036, because a person’s postcode should not determine the quality of their mental health support.

‍Rural Women New Zealand is part of a coalition that has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations, asking it to investigate whether the government's changes to New Zealand's pay equity laws amount to systemic discrimination against women.

Rural Women New Zealand is welcoming the Government's decision on Monday to increase the conveyance allowance by 30 per cent, acknowledging it as a step toward supporting rural families facing rising transport costs amid New Zealand's fuel crisis.

Rural Women New Zealand warmly welcomes long-term member Heather Sorensen as the organisation’s new National President.

Rural Women New Zealand held its Region 4 Summer Conference with a weekend of celebration to mark 100 years of advocacy, generosity and friendship in Whanganui recently.

Rural Women New Zealand is welcoming the findings and recommendations of the Government's Telecommunications Regulatory Review, released by the Ministry for Regulation.

Search begins for the inaugural Rural Woman of the Year