Celebrate Women’s Suffrage in Aotearoa – with a rural twist!

Join Rural Women NZ, NZ Young Farmers, and the Minister for Women for a kōrero on women’s progress in rural communities — what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what’s still needed.

Event Details:

Friday, 19 September 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Road, Christchurch
Free event for Rural Women New Zealand Members

Theme: "Progress & Possibility: Women’s Voices from Rural NZ”

Expect fresh perspectives, real-world stories, and open discussion on how we can better support women across rural industries, communities, and leadership.

The panel includes:

Hon Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women

Annette Marr, businesswoman & RWNZ board member

Jessica Wilson, Young Farmers Member, and

MC - Rebecca Hyde, rural professional, food and fibre producer

After the discussion, stick around for a relaxed afternoon tea with the Minister and panellists inside the historic Kate Sheppard House, the home of women’s suffrage in NZ.

Free event for members – but spots are limited, so grab yours now.