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International Rural Women’s Day
Celebrating International Rural Women’s Day 2026 and the incredible contribution rural wāhine make to our families, communities and industries every day.
Kylie Dorr is the Supreme Winner, NZI Rural Women Business Awards
Kylie Dorr has taken out the Supreme Winner title of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards.
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.
Backing Yourself: Dansy Coppell’s Journey through entering the NZI Rural Women Business Awards
Dansy Coppell won the Innovation award at the 2024 NZI Rural Women Business Awards. Two years on, we asked Dansy to reflect on her experience and why she would encourage rural women to enter.
An Afternoon with Kathryn Wright: the life‑extending impact of friendships
Victoria Pemberton, ConnectHER for Southland, hosted an event for rural women at Davaar Station on Sunday, 1 February. Women from across Southland gathered together to be the first group to share connections and discuss rural health and wellbeing.
Drummond School Safety Day
Drummond Branch ran a safety day at the school, with sponsors from across the community giving their time and teaching the children how to be safe.
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