25 November, 2009
Speaking out on behalf of our most vulnerable
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says White Ribbon Day is a time for New Zealanders to take a stand and speak out against violence towards women.
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24 November, 2009
Speak out and end violence against women
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says White Ribbon Day events throughout the country are a strong statement that violence against women will not be tolerated in New Zealand.
Read full release >>1 November, 2009
New Zealand praised as international leaders
New Zealand has been praised as international leaders in social harmony at the fifth Asia-Pacific Regional Interfaith Dialogue in Perth, Australia.
Read full release >>5 October, 2009
Our thoughts are with victims and their families
Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong expresses her deepest sympathies and condolences to the many Filipino and Indonesian New Zealanders, who are waiting to hear from loved ones affected by Typhoon Ketsana and the earthquakes in Padang.
Read full release >>19 September, 2009
Suffrage movement transcends boundaries
The Suffrage movement, led by Kate Sheppard, was a win for all women in New Zealand some 116 years ago, with their good work ensuring women are able to break down barriers and fulfil their potential.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Kapiti Coast: World famous in New Zealand
The Kapiti Coast District Council has become the first local government in the world to gain the International Disability Management Standards Council's Certificate.
Read full release >>11 August, 2009
New directory brings communities together
An online Muslim Women’s Directory has been launched by the Office of Ethnic Affairs as part of Islam Awareness Week.
Read full release >>29 June, 2009
Breaking through the language barrier
New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the Office of Ethnic Affairs' Language Line service.
Read full release >>15 June, 2009
Hon. John Hansen appointed to gas Rulings Panel
Associate Energy and Resources Minister Pansy Wong today announces the appointment of Hon. Justice John Hansen to the gas Rulings Panel.
Read full release >>9 June, 2009
Women’s Affairs gets boost for gender pay gap work
The Ministry of Women's Affairs has received a 12 percent funding increase - an additional $2 million over four years - to do more research and policy work on the gender pay gap.
Read full release >>21 May, 2009
It’s time to put the abysmal record behind us
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the launch of tonight's Women On Boards business case is an example of government and business working together to boost gender diversity in Kiwi boardrooms.
Read full release >>8 May, 2009
This is not the end of Rape Awareness
The end of Rape Awareness Week does not mean the end being vigilant about the impact rape has on its victims and on our society, Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says today.
Read full release >>26 March, 2009
Women can do anything, including trades
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong is encouraging young women to enter into trades and apprenticeships, saying it is a viable option for all New Zealanders.
Read full release >>6 March, 2009
New Zealanders will live up to our image
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong says the United Nations' theme of today's International Women's Day - "Women and men uniting to end violence against women" - is a timely reminder to all New Zealanders that domestic violence is never okay.
Read full release >>25 February, 2009
Women’s voices to be heard at job summit
Thirty-five influential women and representatives from small, medium and large businesses and unions met to debate a range of solutions, ideas and initiatives on how to deal with the challenging economic situation at the Women in Business Workshop on Tuesday.
Read full release >>12 February, 2009
Ethnic communities can help boost NZ economy
Press Release on Parliament's Chinese Year of the Ox Economic Dinner Forum
Read full release >>9 December, 2008
Release of Briefings to Incoming Minister
Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>9 December, 2008
Release of Briefings to Incoming Minister
Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>25 November, 2008
Opposition to family violence reaffirmed
Women's Affairs Minister Pansy Wong has urged people to reaffirm their opposition to violence against women by wearing a white ribbon this week.
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- Ethnic Affairs - Minister
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- ACC - Associate Minister
- Disability Issues - Associate Minister
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