National Council of Women NZ (Hamilton Chapter)
NCWNZ as an umbrella organisation has been working towards true gender equality in Aotearoa New Zealand for more than 125 years. Their goal is that New Zealanders of all genders will have the freedom and opportunity to determine their own future. NCWNZ has members from around the country representing more than 200 organisations, and along with individual members, work closely together to achieve their goal.
Through NCWNZ branches and Action Hubs, members and organisations have a chance to contribute to important and influential actions and initiatives on law, policy and societal reform. NCWNZ also makes significant contributions to global initiatives for women such as the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW). NCWNZ’s Waikato members have held significant roles in the national organisation, including former national Presidents Dame Jocelyn Fish, Janet Hesketh (QSM, CNZM) and Elizabeth Bang (CNZM). Dame Jocelyn and Elizabeth were also made NCW Life Members for their contributions and dedication to NCW's work.
You can meet Elizabeth at a Hamilton branch meeting, as she is still actively involved with the organisation. You can also participate in NCWNZ’S Action Hubs on topics like Environmental Sustainability, Safety & Health, Education, Economic Independence and more by signing up for membership. Meetings can be attended online, and the Hamilton Branch of NCWNZ meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Contact ncwnzhamilton@gmail.com for more information.