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Gender at Work Community

Gender At Work is a membership community that invites organisations of all sizes, industries and sectors to be part of a movement progressing gender equality at work. Community members have access to tools, resources and other benefits. Gender at Work Community is part of the GenderPledge and GenderTick family of organisations.ServicesAccess to the GenderStocktake diagnosis toolBest practice resources, policy templates and reference organisationsEvents and summitsConnections to diversity an...

Dairy Women's Network

Dairy Women's Network's primary focus is creating events and initiatives for women in the dairy sector to learn and grow their connections, knowledge and skills.ServicesResources and learning libraryBusiness groupsMembership benefitsEvents and webinarsAwards...

Protected & Proud

Protected & Proud are working to ensure New Zealanders have access to impartial contraception information and access to a wide range of service providers. They are dedicated to promoting tina rangatiratanga self-determination, enabling everyone to take control of their sexual and reproductive health.ServicesInformation about all choices of contraceptionPros and cons for different contraception typesLinks to resources on sexual healthProfessional provider network directory...

Cure Our Ovarian Cancer

Cure Our Ovarian Cancer aims to reduce deaths, extend lives and empower wāhine.Within New Zealand they work with patients, health practitioners and researchers to improve ovarian cancer outcomes. They are committed to improving outcomes for everyone affected by ovarian cancer in New Zealand, in addition to global efforts to improve the survival of low-grade serous carcinoma.ServicesResources and supportEducation and guidesAdvocacyResearch...

Wāhine Connect

Wāhine Connect is a programme to support women in the NZ health sector. They aim to facilitate career development and to contribute to the development of a strong wāhine health sector workforce.Wāhine Connect is open to all women working in the health sector. They create communities of women in health to provide professional and personal peer support. ServicesMentor/mentee pairing and support for professionals...

Kate Sheppard House

Kate Sheppard House was the family home of Kate Sheppard between 1888 and 1902, where the pioneering suffragist and her fellow campaigners organised their movement to secure the vote for women.The house is a research centre and a heritage venue to showcase Sheppard and other New Zealand women responsible for significant social change and is now open for the public to visit, enjoy and to seek inspiration from.ServicesBuilding, grounds and gardens open to the public Preservation of women...

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Women's Centre

Te Wāhi Wāhine o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Women's Centre empowers women in Tāmaki Makaurau with support, education, counselling, rangatahi outreach, community kōrero and safe space.They provide affordable, accessible, quality services, programmes and resources for women in response to their needs. The centre is open to women of all ethnicities, incomes, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and ability.ServicesGender equality advocacyForums and eventsClasses and wor...

Auckland Women's Refuge | Te Whare Ahuru-Mowai Ki Tamaki

Auckland Women's Refuge, Te Whare Ahuru-Mowai Ki Tamaki assists women and children experiencing family violence.They provide specialist services to help women rebuild their life free from abuse with an expert team that works closely and confidentially with each individual. They develop a culturally-sensitive support plan right for them. Their service is confidential, non-judgemental and open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Services24/7 crisisline: 0800 733...

Nelson Women's Centre

Nelson Women's Centre (NWC) is a community and support centre with services such as social worker support, advocacy, information on women's rights and low-cost counselling.They help through practical support and by providing a judgement free, homely environment. Women of all ethnicities, incomes, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages and abilities are welcome at NWC. Practical support includes general advice, social work, counselling, group events, workshops and f...

Heretaunga Women's Centre

Heretaunga Women's Centre believes in sharing skills and strengths to provide women with resources to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and a safe environment for support and companionship.They offer a range of self-development, healthy living and interest courses with a range of qualified facilitators. They also offer confidential, non-judgemental support in the form of fun social groups and services such as counselling and legal advice.ServicesBaby change, feed and play roomCounselli...

Women in Health Network | WiHN

Women in Health Network is a student run, non-profit organisation that fosters a network of women working across the health sector. They aim to nurture the next generation of women health professionals and leaders.WiHN provides mentoring and networking opportunities that will support women in harnessing their potential and become leaders in their own right.ServicesMentoring and mentoring resourcesEvents programmeNetworking...

Te Whāriki Manawāhine O Hauraki | Hauraki Women's Refuge

Te Whāriki Manawāhine O Hauraki | Hauraki Women's Refuge supports women and whānau to heal from the impacts that violence has on their lives. Te Whāriki delivers refuge and community based support services. They are not affiliated to the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges.Services24/7 refuge and support for individuals and whānau24/7 crisis line: 0800 868 3132AdvocacySecurity alarmsHome, community and marae-based supportSupport for men to overcome domestic violenceA w...

Waiariki Women's Refuge

Waiariki Women's Refuge operates a 24-hour crisis line to support women and children affected by family violence and abuse with safe housing, advocacy, and community-based support tailored to the individual needs of each person.Waiariki Women's Refuge works together with families experiencing domestic violence and hardship by assisting them to connect with agencies and community providers to ensure they receive the assistance they need. Their advocates work collaboratively with whanau to bu...

Taranaki Women’s Refuge

Taranaki Women’s Refuge is an independent community organisation run by women for women and children. They provide support and information needed when dealing with family violence.They offer a face to face service and safehouse facilities to those who meet the criteria. Most services are free and confidential. A small rent is payable if staying in the safehouse.Services24/7 crisis phone line: 0800 827 973SafehouseConfidential listening/supportHome visitsAdvocacyLegal, counselling and safe...

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is a voluntary, non-profit association of women who work either in the construction industry or for business organisations who provide services to the construction industry.NAWIC encourages women to pursue, establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry and aims to be the leading voice for women in this sector.ServicesEventsTechnical and professional developmentNetworkingExcellence Awards...

Dress for Success

Dress for Success aims to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.They are working to provide women with the support and the tools they need to gain employment and financial independence so they can provide for their families and make a positive contribution.ServicesEventsProfessional clothing for career opportunitiesCareer centre and skills programmes...

Tauranga Womens Refuge

Tauranga Womens Refuge provides specialist domestic violence crisis intervention and support services or women and children experiencing domestic violence (physical, emotional and psychological) who need safety and protection.Services are provided by a dedicated team of skilled, trained, experienced and qualified Domestic Violence practitioners, Advocates and/or Social Workers.Services24/7 crisis helpline: 0800 867 338Temporary safe houseCounsellingEducation programmes for women and children...

Christchurch Women’s Centre

The Women's Centre works with and for the well-being of all women, by assisting, encouraging and supporting them to make informed choices in their lives. The Centre is a place to gather information, work through difficult issues, be supported, learn, and or rest before going out into the wider world again.ServicesCourses and workshopsSupport groups and counsellingLibraryDrop-in centre...

Women's Network Whanganui

Women's Network Whanganui programmes facilitate empowerment, early intervention, and post-crisis support, improved well-being, community education and social connectedness for Whanganui women and their families.ServicesActivities, events, and projectsProgrammes to address self-esteem, communication, parenting and relationships, family harm interventions, job assistance and more...

Ngā Maia Trust | Māori Midwives ō Aotearoa

Ngā Maia Trust | Māori Midwives ō Aotearoa is committed to Māori birthing practices that promote the health and well-being of whānau and to whakamana and nurture kahu pōkai/ kaiwhakawhānau in providing holistic, sustainable, quality care steeped in tikanga Māori.ServicesStudent support, placement and grantsMentoring and peer supportEducation and trainingReferences and endorsements...

Wellington Women’s Health Collective

Wellington Women’s Health Collective are a non-profit collective providing local women with free counselling and support service, empowering and supporting women to make informed choices about their physical, mental and emotional health.They provide a safe and welcoming space focused on well-being, created by women for women, including those identifying in ways differing to traditional gender norms.ServicesFree support and counsellingGroup sharing sessionsWorkshopsAdvice and guidanceFree ...

NZPC | New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective

NZPC | Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective is a New Zealand wide organisation advocating for the rights, safety, health, and well being of all sex workers. They provide information and services for people who are doing sex work or thinking about doing sex work.ServicesInformation and safe practice advice and productsBusiness adviceSupport and legal adviceFree health clinics for sex workers...

Te Kaunihera o Ngā Neehi Māori National Council of Māori Nurses

Te Kaunihera o Ngā Neehi Māori aims to promote Whānau Ora and provide energetic leadership in preserving and promoting the unique position Māori nurses have in achieving outcomes through their health and nursing contributions.They work to ensure effective development and integration of their programmes and projects with an efficient infrastructure to meet demands and future growth.ServicesMembership benefitsSupport for nursing studentsSupport for practicing nursesRegional branches...

Tīwhanawhana

Tīwhanawhana is a takatāpui community group based in Wellington that welcomes people of diverse sexualities and gender identity. The kaupapa or purpose of the group is primarily for takatapui; building its community, telling its stories and leaving a legacy that will inspire others.ServicesKapa hakaAdvice/advocacySupportResources...

Project Gender

Project Gender is a social change agency creating positive impact through insights research, breakthrough campaigns and real-world solutions.New Zealand's first feminist innovation lab, their mahi includes successfully leading the advocacy work for the inclusion of a National Women Health Strategy into Pae Ora legislation, Maka Mama Mangopare – the most comprehensive study done in NZ into the needs of single parents, and the NZ Sex and Online Dating Survey.Project Gender offers consultanc...