26 July, 2008
Zonta: Women in New Zealand in 2050
Speech by Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick at the Zonta Dinner for the incoming Governor.
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21 July, 2008
Launch of Women’s Refuge 2008 Annual Appeal
Speech by Women's Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick at the launch of the Women's Refuge Annual Appeal.
Read full speech >>17 June, 2008
Volunteers work vital part of NZ communities
Whether it’s replanting native shrubs, or supporting a new mum, the work of thousands of volunteers throughout New Zealand is a vital part of our social fabric
Read full release >>16 June, 2008
He Wāhine Pūmanawa
Speech by Minister of Women’s Affairs Steve Chadwick at He Wahine Pumanawa Awards Grand Hall Parliament Buildings Wellington
Read full speech >>16 June, 2008
Honouring Māori women leaders
Steve Chadwick tonight paid tribute to eight members of the Māori Women’s Welfare League at a ceremony to mark He Wāhine Pūmanawa.
Read full release >>10 May, 2008
100 years of guiding in New Zealand
Speech delivered by Sue Moroney MP on behalf of Steve Chadwick at the GirlGuiding Centenary Gala Dinner.
Read full speech >>4 May, 2008
Altrusa Conference
Speech by Minister of Women’s Affairs Steve Chadwick at the Altrusa Conference Christchurch
Read full speech >>30 April, 2008
Launch of Rape Awareness Week
Speech by Minister of Women’s Affairs Steve Chadwick at the launch of Rape Awareness Week. Ponsonby Auckland
Read full speech >>25 April, 2008
Business & Professional Women annual conference
Speech by Minister of Women’s Affairs at the Business and Professional Women’s annual conference Hamilton
Read full speech >>3 April, 2008
Census report a valuable tool for women's equality
The 2008 Census of Women’s Participation is a useful tool for raising awareness of gender inequity and for driving progress towards equality.
Read full release >>26 March, 2008
Speech at Canterbury Women’s Club
The health, well-being and equality of women and girls are the foundation of a just and functional society. We have come a long way but we still have a way to go.
Read full speech >>19 March, 2008
Speech at Taranaki SAFER Centre Workshop: It's not OK
Better policies and more effective action to stop the cycle of abuse -- the aim of organisations like the SAFER centre in New Plymouth
Read full speech >>7 March, 2008
Help prevent domestic violence for Women’s Day
Speech notes from Steve Chadwick's address to the Zonta/UNIFEM International Women’s Day Breakfast at Parliament Buildings in Wellington
Read full speech >>6 March, 2008
Help prevent domestic violence for Women’s Day
Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick is urging all New Zealanders to help improve our appalling levels of family violence and sexual abuse, as part of International Women’s Day 2008.
Read full release >>8 December, 2007
Ethnic women can contribute to improving status of women
Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick is urging women of different ethnicities to speak up on behalf of their communities and contribute to improving the status of women in New Zealand.
Read full release >>26 November, 2007
Quilt exhibition to mark White Ribbon Day
Minister of Social Development Ruth Dyson and Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick will tonight open a quilt exhibition exploring the impact of family violence.
Read full release >>24 November, 2007
Taking Further Action - Address to Pacific Women’s Watch
Speech notes to Pacific Women's Watch group on the review of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Read full speech >>24 November, 2007
Working together to improve the status of women
Women’s Affairs Minister Steve Chadwick today reinforced the importance of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) working with the government to help improve the status of women in New Zealand.
Read full release >>13 November, 2007
NZ scores well in gender gap index
World Economic Forum report shows Labour-led Government’s policies are helping to address the gap between men and women
Read full release >>22 October, 2007
Minister of Women's Affairs Lianne Dalziel launches the Camellia White Project
Minister of Women's Affairs Lianne Dalziel welcomes a 'contemporary' of the suffragists at Ferrymead Heritage Park. The launch of the 'Miss Camelia White' Project will bring history alive for visitors to the park.
Read full speech >>19 October, 2007
University of Canterbury School of Law - 130th Anniversary Reunion
Hon Lianne Dalziel addresses the launch of the 130th Anniversary Reunion of University of Canterbury School of Law.
Read full speech >>14 October, 2007
New Horizons for Women Trust – celebrating 15 years
Minister of Women's Affairs, Lianne Dalziel addresses the New Horizons for Women Trust on their 15th Anniversary.
Read full speech >>5 October, 2007
"Accepting the Challenge"
Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel tells Zonta International 9th Biennial Conference that Zonta's contribution to empowering women is valuable.
Read full speech >>28 September, 2007
Women in leadership
Minister of Women's Affairs, Hon Lianne Dalziel addresses The Gender Equality Symposium, Toyko, Japan.
Read full speech >>24 September, 2007
Dalziel keynote speaker at gender symposium in Japan
Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel is in Japan this week (25-29 September) to deliver the keynote address at the NZ-Japan joint symposium on gender equality in Tokyo.
Read full release >>23 September, 2007
Maori Women’s Welfare League 55th National Conference
Minister for Women's Affairs Hon Lianne Dalziel thanks the Maori Women's Welfare League for its leadership and commitment to providing an authentic voice at a flax roots level.
Read full speech >>19 September, 2007
Women reminded of history on Suffrage Day
Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel highlights all the family- and women-friendly policies introduced by Labour but opposed by National.
Read full release >>19 September, 2007
Suffrage Day Celebration 2007
Speech to celebrate the 114th anniversary of New Zealand women leading the world in winning the right to vote.
Read full speech >>18 September, 2007
'Use your vote' Women's Minister urges
Women's Affairs Minister, Hon Lianne Dalziel urges women to use their vote in the upcoming local elections.
Read full release >>27 August, 2007
Protection orders vital tool to reduce family violence
Protection orders provide crucial protection for people at risk of family violence and the government is committed to ensuring they are effective, Women's Affairs Minister Lianne Dalziel said today.
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