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Women’s Affairs

Associated Ministers

1 May, 2012

Dialogue on sexual violence prevention encouraged

Sexual violence can have widespread and long-lasting adverse effects on health, relationships, employment and the well-being of our families and communities says Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew.

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2 April, 2012

Minister welcomes NZX consultation on diversity rule

An NZX proposal to introduce a new diversity rule for its members is welcomed by Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew.

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7 March, 2012

More women in leadership wanted

Women’s Affairs Minister Jo Goodhew salutes the women and men who have fought for women’s rights and empowerment and who have achieved progress across all spheres of our society.

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1 March, 2012

Address to National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women Forum: Exciting Prospects in Women’s Employment: Positioning Young Women to be Tomorrow’s Leaders in Employment

Good morning everyone, it’s wonderful to join you here this morning. Thank you Pauline and the members of NACEW for inviting me to share in the opening of this forum. I bring you greetings and an apology that she cannot join you today, from the Minister of Labour, Hon Kate Wilkinson.

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