
Advocacy
Policy
Rural Women New Zealand has a long history supporting our rural communities with public policy work. You can view our previous submissions below.
Additionally, we have recently launched a fresh new approach for our public policy work, giving an opportunity for interested members to contribute to our work on our priority policy areas. As well as working on our responses to proposed legislation and issues that affect rural communities, you can have the opportunity to learn from and engage with women from around the country.
We encourage you to take some to read through the information provided and put your hand up to be part of this important work.
Connectivity and Business
Driver licensing submission (June 2025)
Submission on Copper Services Investigation (March 2025)
Telecommunications Regulatory and Funding Frameworks Review (June 2024)
Copper Services Investigation (May 2024)
Personal Banking Services (April 2024)
Market Study into Personal Banking Services - Commerce Commission (September 2023)
Health
Recent Submissions
Education
Community and Social Inclusion
Submission from Rural Women New Zealand – Ministry of Justice Human Rights Engagement (July 2025)
Arms Act Rewrite Submission (February 2025)
Arms Amendment Bill Submission (October 2024)
Setting of Speed Limits 2024 consultation (July 2024)
Fire and Emergency Services Levy (May 2024)
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 (March 2024)
111 Contact Code Review (February 2024)
Draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024 - Ministry of Transport (September 2023)
Biodiversity Credit System - Ministry for the Environment (October 2023)
GMO in laboratory settings - Ministry for the Environment (August 2023)
ETS Permanent Forestry Category - Ministry for Primary Industries (August 2023
Review of the Emissions Trading Scheme - Ministry for the Environment (August 2023)
RWNZ submission on Local Government Electoral Reform Working Groups
Ministry of Justice Human Rights Engagement 2025
RWNZ Submission on Strengthening New Zealands emergency management legislation
Rural Women New Zealand - Submission on proposed driver licence changes
Priority Policy Areas
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Connectivity and Business
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Education
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Environment
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Health
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Community and Social Inclusion