Rural Women feature in the Irish Farmers Journal

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

A great article and photo in the Irish Farmers Journal by our very own Kate Buckley and Leonie Cadman - great work! Click on the image below to view a PDF of the article. Read More

‘Chica’ the bright red car

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Children expecting a visit from Rainbow Place’s nurses and therapists can now look forward to shorter waiting times, thanks to the gift of a bright red Nissan car to be named ‘Chica’, donated by Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) at the weekend. Read More

A New car for Rainbow Trust

Friday, October 14, 2011

Two cars into three therapists just won’t go!  This was the dilemma facing Rainbow Place, an arm of Hospice Waikato that supports children and young people coping with serious illness.  Read More

Rural Broadband Symposium

Monday, October 03, 2011

TUANZ, the Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand would like to invite Rural Women NZ members to attend their Rural Broadband Symposium. Attendees will be able to debate the Rural Broadband Initiative's challenges and opportunities. The symposium will provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between broadband providers and rural users.

TUANZ is delighted to offer Rural Women NZ members a special rate of $400 + GST for the two days. To book the symposium or for more information click hereRead More

English rugby team wearing our aftersocks™

Friday, September 09, 2011

Martin Johnson and English rugby team presented with aftersocks™ during goodwill visit to Christchurch Read More

RWNZ Council asks Hon Tony Ryall the Hard Questions

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

RWNZ National Council had a trial run of some of their hard questions when the Minister of Health, the Hon Tony Ryall, visited the recent National Council meeting. Contrary to expectation, the Minister did not use time to talk exclusively about party politics. In fact, after the introductions, he sat down at the table and asked us what we wanted to talk about.

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The Taste of Success

Tuesday, August 02, 2011



Making cheese is something the Harper women have done for generations, originally bringing their skills to New Zealand from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, the home of English stilton cheese.   Read More

The Alpine Experience – Region 3 (Top of the South)

Monday, July 11, 2011

A vibrant group of women from Top of the South came together last weekend at St Arnaud for a leadership training programme, sponsored by Landcorp. The weather was chilly (minus 7 degrees on Sunday morning!) but inside the lovely new St Arnaud hall the atmosphere was warm and buzzing! 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