National Council of Women

Christchurch Branch

The National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ)

• “Influencing Policy”
• “Supporting Women and Families”

NCWNZ History

In 1896 NCWNZ was formed at a women’s convention in Christchurch and Kate Sheppard, who had led the campaign for women’s suffrage was elected President. Women’s organisations were members and not individual women. It is only recently that women have been able to join as individuals.

From the start NCWNZ was a voice on behalf of women in the home and workplace. They were concerned about the conditions for women industrial workers so they proposed an eight hour day and a minimum wage.

NCWNZ’s most effective political action became the submissions made on most bills and many discussion papers based on agreed policy.

Today’s members are as enthusiastic as the women who founded NCWNZ in 1896. They continue to serve women, the family and community through study, discussion and action at local, national and international level.

Christchurch Branch meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month (except December and January) at the St Albans/Shirley Club, Crosby Street, St Albans. New members, organisations and visitors are always welcome.

For further local details contact:-

Linfield Cultural Recreational Sports Club - Telephone: 389 3007, Fax 389 9433.

For additional further information contact National Office email:

contactus@ncwnz.co.nz
P O Box 12-117
10 Park Street
Thorndon
Wellington
Telephone: 04 473 7623
Fax: 04 499 5554.