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Benefits of membership
Become a part of the organisation that has been making a difference for the women of New Zealand
since 1896. Join the growing social movement and:

Have your say

Influence policy and programmes by contributing to remits, submissions and
discussions on current gender equality topics

Stay informed
Receive our newsletter the Circular and our e-newsletter On Balance. Access the
latest gender equality research, hear expert speakers and keep up-to-date with our posts on
Facebook and Twitter.

Network and gain experience

Engage with members online and in person. Attend branch meetings and
conferences, join our online groups and have the opportunity to extend your leadership and
governance experience

Take action
Participate in campaigns and projects on a range of topics and contribute to gender
equality in New Zealand and across the globe

Types of membership
To become a member, all you need is an interest in making a difference for women. We are a diverse
organisation with a range of membership packages. Options include:

National membership

This is available to organisations that work nationwide with an interest in improving

the lives of women

Branch membership is available to

Individuals who live near one of our 21 branches

Organizations which work to make a difference for women in their community

Anyone unable to physically attend branch meetings. You can become corresponding
member to a branch of your choice and make the same contributions as individual members

Virtual branch membership

These branches represent communities of interest and conduct branch business

online (e.g. over email or Facebook)

How to join:
Find you local branch to become a member
If the branch nearest you is too far away of if you are interested in becoming a national member or
want to join/start a virtual branch, contact office@ncwnz.org.nz for further information
We encourage anyone wanting to join to read our constitution.

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National Office
PO Box 25-498, Wellington 6146.
Level 4, Central House, 26 Brandon Street, Wellington.
Phone: 04 473 7623
Email: office@ncwnz.org.nz

Local Branches
(Most branches meet February through November.)

Auckland
Carol Beaumont
ncwnzauckland@gmail.com
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 7:15pm at the Community of St Lukes, 130 Remuera Rd,
Remuera, Auckland.

Christchurch
Ellen Mc Crae

ellenandgraeme-m@clear.net.nz
Branch meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm in St Barnabas Church, Tui Street, Fendalton,
Christchurch.

Dunedin
Elizabeth Miller
liz.miller@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at the Salvation Army, Market Reserve, 575
Princes St, Dunedin.

Hamilton
Helen Stenhouse
ncwnzhamilton@gmail.com
Branch meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at YWCA, corner Clarence and Pembroke
Streets, Hamilton.

Hawkes Bay
Kay Whelan
m.k.whelan3@gmail.com
Branch meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at St Pauls Church Lounge, Tennyson Street,
Napier.

Hibiscus Coast
Colleen Edward
macol@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month, dinner 6pm followed by the meeting 7pm at Maygrove
Village, 65 Tauranga Place, Orewa.

Hutt Valley

Lynne Keatley
ncwnzhv@gmail.com
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Avalon church hall, 4 Gordon
Street, Lower Hutt.

Manawatu
Helen Chong
r.h.chong@clear.net.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 7.00pm at The Green Room, Coachman Hotel,
Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North.

Manukau
Judi Goldsworthy
judi.goldsworthy@vodafone.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 6pm Level 1, Papatoetoe Chambers, 35 St George St,
Papatoetoe.

Matamata
Eunice Algar
neil.algar@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 5:30pm at the Presbyterian Lounge, 22 Meura St,
Matamata.

Nelson
Helen Rance
nelsonncw@gmail.com
Branch meeting: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1pm at the Stoke Baptist Church Hall, 648 Main
Road, Stoke.

Papakura Franklin
Tracey Gurney
takaninidc@yahoo.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.30pm alternating between the Guides Hall, Ray Small
Drive, Papakura and Franklin: The Centre (in library complex) Pukekohe.

Rotorua
Ann Mckellar
mckellar@clear.net.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month, 5pm at Haupapa Room, 1st Floor, Rotorua District
Library.

South Canterbury
Robin Peterson
petersons@paradise.net.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Monday of the month, 5pm at the Womens Community Centre, 14 Butler St,
Timaru.

Southland
Raewyn Benzie
raewyn.b@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30pm light meal for 6pm meeting at Murihiku Young
Parents Learning Centre (MYPLC), 55 Isabella St, Invercargill.

Taranaki
Mary Perrott
mandmperrott@gmail.com

Branch meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1pm at Peace Lounge (by the carpark opposite the
church), Taranaki Cathedral of St Mary, Vivian St, New Plymouth.

Tauranga
Francis Austin
bouncy@watchdog.net.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7.15pm at the Salvation Army Citadel, 51 Fifth Avenue,
Tauranga.

Wairarapa
Lynette Stutz
stutzy@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm at Ranfurly Clubrooms, 108 Chapel St,
Masterton (or as advised).

Wanganui
Sheryn Derby
sherynderby@xtra.co.nz
Branch meeting: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at the Alzhiemers Wanganui Centre, Suite 5,
136 Victoria Ave, Wanganui.

Wellington
Bernice Williams
bernice.williams@paradise.net.nz
Branch meeting: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm, Connolly Hall at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 40 Hill
St, Thorndon, Wellington

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Wellington ICT
New Horizons for Women Trust
National Council of Women of New Zealand 2016. All Rights Reserved.
Designed and Developed by Wellington ICT

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