Women

Extraordinary Women In Action   (mysite.xtra.co.nz/~xtraordinary)  

On the 12th of February each year, NZ women are invited to celebrate being extraordinary, by taking extraordinary actions!

New Zealand Centre for Women and Leadership   (women-leadership.massey.ac.nz)  

An initiative of Massey University, with a mission to promote leadership opportunities for women through education, research, consultancy and community activity.

Girl Geek Dinners Wellington   (www.wellington.girlgeekdinners.co.nz/)  

Website of the Wellington based woman's community dinners group.

NZine: New Zealand Women   (www.nzine.co.nz/features/suffrage2.html)  

Going through this index of articles you will read about Women's Suffrage in New Zealand, Dame Ngaio Marsh through to Aunt Haysl.

Housing for Women Trust   (www.canterbury.cyberplace.org.nz/community/women.html)  

The objectives of the Trust are to: reduce the risks women face, support women in obtaining alternatives to the present facilities available to them and enable them to change the circumstances which disempower them.

Girls Day Out   (www.gdo365.co.nz)  

A female exhibition at New Zealand Expo Centre, Auckland. Three days jam packed with fashion, beauty, health and fitness.

Women's Refuge New Zealand   (www.womensrefuge.org.nz)  

Provide 24 hour support, advocacy and accommodation for women and their children experiencing family violence.

Valkyrie's Women's page   (crash.ihug.co.nz/~obsidion/women.html)  

Links and information about women and society.

Britney Spears Images   (popstar.orcon.net.nz)  

Britney Spears image archive.

Zonta New Zealand   (www.zonta.org.nz)  

A worldwide service organisation of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.

Mums on Top   (www.mumsontop.co.nz)  

An online magazine and community for New Zealand mums. Features include entertainment, style, being a domestic goddess, health and fitness, child care and more.

National Council of Women of New Zealand   (www.ncwnz.co.nz)  

The Council aims to serve women, the family and community at local, national and international level through study, discussion and action.

Womenz   (www.womenz.org.nz)  

A Web way to feminism in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

New Horizons for Women Trust   (www.newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz)  

This charitable trust creates awards designed to help women return to education and training, and to promote research on women's issues. They are supported by many women's organisations.

New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women   (www.nzfgw.org.nz)  

Calling all women graduates of universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and wananga. Join this influential organisation for women to improve the status of women and girls in society and promote lifelong education.

Monumental Stories   (www.monumentalstories.gen.nz)  

A Level 5 social studies resource for teachers and students. Monumental Stories encompasses landmark achievements for women over the last 200 years and 50 women who have inspired and served New Zealand communities.

Shakti Community Council   (www.shakti.org.nz)  

A women's support group set up for ethnic women by ethnic women, to help overcome the barriers of migration and to break the bonds of cultural oppression imposed on them for generations. The organisation also provides services to migrant and refugee families.

Webgrrls Aotearoa   (www.webgrrls.org.nz)  

Aims to provide a non-competitive environment for women who are using or working with the Internet, an industry dominated numerically, conceptually and virtually by men.

National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women   (www.nacew.govt.nz)  

NACEW’s major project in recent years has been the development of a survey on childcare that set out to examine the use or non use of childcare and the relationship between childcare and participation in employment.

Realwomen   (www.realwomen.co.nz)  

We bring you great stories, helpful information, ideas and entertainment. A comprehensive collection of plus sized clothing and lots of other products are on their way for the real women.

South Sea Mermaid Tours   (www.southseamermaids.co.nz)  

Offering guided tours for women travellers wanting a vacation in the stunning South Island of New Zealand.

Network for Women in Dairying   (www.womenindairying.org.nz)  

The Network for Women in Dairying aim to support, mentor and educate women involved in the dairy farming industry in New Zealand.

WIFT New Zealand   (www.wiftnewzealand.org.nz)  

Supporting all women within the film and television industry in New Zealand. Women In Film and Television has chapters in Auckland and Wellington, and is affiliated with WIFT International.

Kapiti Women's Triathlon   (www.kwt.org.nz)  

Women's triathlon is a fun event for women and college girls. Emphasis is on a non-competitive friendly triathlon.

New Zealand Association of Women in Aviation   (www.nzawa.org.nz)  

An enthusiastic group that aims to foster friendship amongst women interested in aviation. Through their network, meetings, rallies and newsletters, they encourage you to extend your knowledge and experience in your chosen sport or profession.