Our vision is that Aotearoa New Zealand is a great place for all women and girls

Ko tā mātau hiahia kia tau te noho a ngā wāhine me ngā kōtiro katoa o roto i Aotearoa

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Speakers from the Suffrage 130 event pose for a photo. L-R: Kate Hursthouse and son Arlo, Karen Brook, Alyce Lysaght, Helene Leaf, Nina Nawalowalo, Dame Gaylene Preston, Barbara Brookes, Hope Cotton, Julia Whaipooti, Kellie Coombes (Chief Executive Ministry for Women; Secretary for Women)

Celebrating 130 years of women's suffrage

On 19 September, we hosted an event to celebrate 130 years since the passing of the Electoral Act 1893 which enshrined into law the right for women to vote in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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A symbol for Suffrage 130

We've worked with artist Vanessa Smith to develop a beautiful symbol that represents the importance and significance of this milestone.

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Te Karanga is now live!

Te Karanga has all of Manatū Wāhine’s latest news, research, and opportunities. You can subscribe and check out our September 2023 issue now.

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Introducing a pay gap reporting system

The Government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory gender pay gap reporting system in a step towards pay transparency.

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Community organisations funded to support the wellbeing of women and girls

123 not-for-profit organisations are successful applicants for the Manatū Wāhine Physical Activity and Wellbeing Fund.

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New APEC report on indigenous women in business

We have released a report with APEC on experiences of nine indigenous women who sustained and operated MSME's (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) in the Asia-Pacific region throughout the pandemic.

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Government progressing on improving outcomes and equality for women in Aotearoa

New Zealand has submitted its ninth periodic report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) to the United Nations.

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Panel members on stage in conversation at the Leadership and Legacy: Celebrating Women Leaders in Aotearoa, 6 June 2023.

L-r: Qiane Matata-Sipu, Professor Rawinia Higgins, Caren Rangi, Brooke Roberts, Nurain Janah.

Leadership and legacy event inspires wāhine to carve their own path

Manatū Wāhine hosted an inspiring panel discussion in collaboration with the National Library of New Zealand on 6 June, as part of a range of commemorations to mark 130 years since women secured the right to vote in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Suffrage 130

2023 is a special year for wāhine women and kōtiro girls in Aotearoa New Zealand as we mark the 130th anniversary of the enduring legacy of women's suffrage.

Te Mahere Whai Mahi Wāhine Women's Employment Action Plan

Te Mahere Whai Mahi Wāhine Women’s Employment Action Plan provides a roadmap of actions towards a better future for women’s employment.

Register with our Nominations Service

Our Nominations Service supports women interested in governance positions within the public sector.

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Tools

The Ministry has tools and resources to assist with gender-based policy advice and learning about the Gender Pay Gap.

What’s my gender pay gap?

Find out how the gender pay gap varies by occupation, industry, and other factors, to see how it impacts you.

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Bringing Gender In

Use our Bringing Gender In tool to help you explore the gender impacts of your policy.

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Our vision is that Aotearoa New Zealand is a great place for all women and girls

Celebrating 130 years of women's suffrage

A symbol for Suffrage 130

Te Karanga is now live!

Introducing a pay gap reporting system

Community organisations funded to support the wellbeing of women and girls

New APEC report on indigenous women in business

Government progressing on improving outcomes and equality for women in Aotearoa

Leadership and legacy event inspires wāhine to carve their own path

Suffrage 130

Te Mahere Whai Mahi Wāhine Women's Employment Action Plan

Register with our Nominations Service

He taputapu

Tools

What’s my gender pay gap?

Bringing Gender In