Advice that the Ministry has provided to the Minister for Women on a range of issues in 2019. These documents are historic and will not necessarily reflect the current status of the content. Where necessary, redactions have been made.
Advice that the Ministry has provided to the Minister for Women on a range of issues in 2020. These documents are historic and will not necessarily reflect the current status of the content. Where necessary, redactions have been made.
More than 125 years ago, New Zealand women were vigorously campaigning to achieve the right to vote and would finally win that right in September of 1893.
The Wāhine Māori Data Stocktake describes available data sources on wāhine Māori across government agencies in 2022.
There were 160 successful applicants for the COVID-19 Community Fund in 2021. This fund was set up to support organisations helping wāhine and kōtiro in Aotearoa New Zealand affected by the pandemic.
On 31 May, the Minister for Women, Hon Julie Anne Genter, announced a $1 million fund for organisations that support women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response. Initially, the Community Fund was
The paper first discusses the number and characteristics of family carers and the drivers behind New Zealand taking a new look at its policies for care giving for people experiencing ill-health, disability, mental illness, addiction or frailty
National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women - 1 March 2012 Forum Report. NACEW hosted this Forum with over 80 delegates to explore what will make a positive difference to young women in employment and on their
This report shares the findings for the research project on how gender representation in New Zealand-produced television content viewed by children aged 12 years and under can influence girls’ and women’s employment choices in later life.
The purpose of this review is to synthesise findings about flexible working arrangements from relevant literature in New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Canada.
This report aims to identify the characteristics, pay and working issues for prime-aged (25–54) female employees who work less than full-time in low-paid jobs – in particular, in low-paid jobs in retail, cleaning and residential care.
This paper discusses the extent to which the gender pay gap represents inequities, and the approach that governments should take to improve the relative pay of women, are much debated within economics and public policy.
Are you considering self employment as a career option? If so, NACEW invites you to access the links to key information and services to assist you with quality choices and decisions.
The 2005/06 evaluation of the parental leave scheme by the Department of Labour found considerable support for paid parental leave (PPL) with: an 80% take-up rate by eligible mothers; most mothers returning to the same employer following parental…
Stories from New Zealand women about their work-life balance.
