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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Associated Ministers
- Pansy Wong - Minister
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 >>21 October, 2009
Speech at the release of Ministry of Women's Affairs' sexual violence research project
Good evening everyone, it is a pleasure to be here as we gather to acknowledge the release of this significant research project.
Read full speech >>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 >>19 September, 2009
Christchurch City Council annual Suffrage Day luncheon
It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate one of the occasions that defines New Zealand as a nation.
Read full speech >>11 August, 2009
Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau
Speech to Altrusa Club of Manukau
Read full speech >>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 >>21 March, 2009
Better choices throughout women's lives
Speech given to the Soroptimist International NZ Annual Conference in New Plymouth
Read full speech >>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 >>6 March, 2009
Living up to our image
Speech given to the ZONTA and UNIFEM International Women's Day breakfast at the Beehive.
Read full speech >>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 >>24 February, 2009
Women in Business Workshop speech
Speech given to the Women in Business Workshop, held at the Auckland offices of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts.
Read full speech >>28 January, 2009
Women in Leadership, the Vision of Women's Affairs
Speech given to Canterbury Women's Club
Read full speech >>28 January, 2009
Speech to the Tertiary Women's Focus Group 2009 Conference
Speech given to the New Zealand Union of Students Association (NZUSA) Tertiary Women's Focus Group 2009 Conference in Wellington
Read full speech >>6 January, 2009
Beyond The Glass Ceiling
Speech given to the Institute of South East Asian Studies in Singapore
Read full speech >>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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