RWNZ calls for national police campaign targeting driving around school buses

Friday, February 10, 2012

Rural Women New Zealand applauds a new campaign by Southern District police to enforce the 20kmh speed limit past a school bus that has stopped to let children on or off, and is calling for the campaign to be rolled out nationally. Read More

TERNZ Rural School Safety Reports

Friday, February 10, 2012

Below are two Transport Engineering Research New Zealand Limited (TERNZ) reports we thought would be of interest. Click on the reports to open up a PDF copy. Read More

A Good Harvest features in NZ Gardener Magazine!

Thursday, February 09, 2012

Fantastic feature on our new RWNZ cookbook 'A Good Harvest' in the February issue of the NZ Gardener Magazine. 'A Good Harvest' will be in stores from 2 March 2012. Find out more about the cookbook by clicking HERE! Read More

RWNZ Table Covers

Monday, January 30, 2012

We now have Rural Women New Zealand brand table covers available to members for any upcoming events. Read More

NEW ERWA Photo Tower

Monday, January 30, 2012

We have a new ERWA photo tower available for our members around New Zealand to borrow for use at events to promote both Rural Women New Zealand and our Enterprising Rural Women Award.  Read More

Landcare in Action: National Landcare & Catchment Management Conference 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012

Conference Overview NZ Landcare Trust will host a 2 day conference starting 29 February 2012 at the Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato Campus, Hamilton. In addition an optional field trip is planned for 28 February, for those who would like to discover more about landcare issues around Hamilton and the work carried out within the community. Read More

Safekids Information & Planning Day Workshops 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Safekids is now planning for the 2012 Safekids Campaign Information & Planning Workshop Series. For workshop information, including updates and requests for workshops, contact Vikki Jarvis, Safekids Campaign Administrator - victoriaj@adhb.govt.nz Read More

New cookbook - in stores 2 march!

Friday, January 20, 2012

A Good Harvest - Recipes From The Gardens Of Rural Women New Zealand will be available from 2 March 2012!  Read More

Dairy Woman of the Year award announced with $25,000 scholarship on offer

Thursday, January 19, 2012

The Dairy Women’s Network has teamed up with Fonterra to offer New Zealand’s first, annual ‘Dairy Woman of the Year’ award.
 The winner will be awarded a position on the prestigious Women in Leadership 12 month course run by Global Women, which is valued at $25,000. The scholarship is sponsored by Fonterra Milk Supply. Read More

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Rural women walk the length of New Zealand for charity

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Rural Women New Zealand members and friends walked the length of New Zealand yesterday, then turned round and walked halfway back again! Read More

Strong Contenders for ERWA 2012

Monday, April 02, 2012

Sixteen exciting and innovative businesses are in the line up for the RWNZ Enterprising Rural Women Award 2012. Read More

Applications open for RWNZ & Access Homehealth 2012 Scholarship

Monday, April 16, 2012

Health professionals with an interest in the rural sector are being invited to apply for the Rural Women NZ & Access Homehealth 2012 scholarship. Read More

RWNZ applauds coroners call for action

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Rural Women New Zealand endorses the call by the chief coroner for it to become mandatory for coroners’ recommendations to be responded to by Government agencies. Read More

A Good Harvest #3 in NZ!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Our cookbook A Good Harvest - Recipes From The Gardens Of Rural Women New Zealand in #3 in the NZ best sellers list! Read More

Book celebrates women on the land

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

A new collection of writing published by South Canterbury Rural Women New Zealand is a treasure trove of stories and poems celebrating the lives and work of rural women. Read More