21 October, 2009
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
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
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
Read full speech >>9 June, 2009
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
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
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'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
Speech given to the Soroptimist International NZ Annual Conference in New Plymouth
Read full speech >>6 March, 2009
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
Speech given to the ZONTA and UNIFEM International Women's Day breakfast at the Beehive.
Read full speech >>25 February, 2009
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
Speech given to the Women in Business Workshop, held at the Auckland offices of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts.
Read full speech >>28 January, 2009
Speech given to Canterbury Women's Club
Read full speech >>28 January, 2009
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
Speech given to the Institute of South East Asian Studies in Singapore
Read full speech >>9 December, 2008
Women's Affairs & Ethnic Affairs Minister, Hon Pansy Wong, has this afternoon released Briefings to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>25 November, 2008
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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