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RWNZ ready to fight for the issues that matter
Rural Women New Zealand has launched its 2026 to 2029 policy manifesto, calling for better access to services, education, connectivity and healthcare in rural communities.
Rural Women Welcome New Investment in Rural Health Workforce
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.
New standard could guarantee cash access for rural New Zealand 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.
Our submission on the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
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.
It's time to close the gap on rural mental health and wellbeing outcomes
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 among coalition bringing UN complaint over NZ pay equity rollback
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.
RWNZ welcomes KiwiSaver flexibility for first-farm buyers
Rural Women New Zealand welcomes the recent KiwiSaver reforms and says it will help rural families get onto the property ladder.
Pay equity report confirms impact changes will have on rural communities
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) welcomes the release of the People's Select Committee on Pay Equity report today, saying its findings confirm what rural women have long experienced and what RWNZ warned when the Equal Pay Amendment Act was passed under urgency last year.
Proposed emergency legislation a step forward for rural communities
Rural Women New Zealand has submitted on the Emergency Management Bill (No 2), welcoming recognition of rural communities' unique vulnerabilities while calling for stronger protections for community-led response.
Rural Women NZ welcomes improved access to emergency medicines in rural communities
Rural Women New Zealand welcomes Pharmac's decision to fund emergency medicines for rural communities, calling it a significant step forward for equity in healthcare.
Rural Women NZ Backs Life-Saving Emergency Medicine Proposal
For rural women and families, access to emergency medicines can be the difference between life and death. Rural Women New Zealand supports Pharmac’s proposal to expand emergency medicine access in rural communities.
Canterbury Police make right call to keep rural stations
Rural Women New Zealand has welcomed the Canterbury Police District’s decision to withdraw its proposed restructure that would have seen several rural police stations closed in favour of centralised hubs.
NZ Post decision a blow to rural New Zealand
“Rural New Zealanders rely heavily on postal services, not just for mail but for medication, paying bills, receiving essential deliveries, and maintaining business operations. For many, frequent, accessible post services are a necessity.”
Rural voices must be heard in Telecommunications Sector Review
Rural Women New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s invitation for submissions on the Telecommunications Sector Review, and looks forward to advocating for affordable, accessible telecommunications for rural New Zealanders.
Rural Women fear the impact pay equity changes will have on rural communities
In its appearance before the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, Rural Women New Zealand called on the Government to reconsider changes to the Equal Pay Act that threaten to entrench pay inequities and exacerbate workforce shortages in rural communities.
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