Auckland Women's Centre

07/10/2025

"The MPs who passed the Equal Pay Act in 1972 could hardly be described as radical liberals, but they were light years ahead of this government, argues Marilyn Waring, convenor of the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity."

In the 1969 general election campaign, both the governing National and opposition Labour parties committed to introducing equal pay legislation. The next three years saw two extraordinary steps in social legislation.

06/10/2025

Join the knowledgeable Robyn Fausett as she dives into the wonder that is perimenopause and menopause.

This information session is perfect for everyone who is experiencing or anticipating menopause or for anyone wanting to learn more! Discover why our hormones behave the way they do and the effects it can have on our body and mind. Learn self-care strategies and get up to date research about natural and medical options.

This genuinely fun and comical class is great place to go with a group of friends or to make new acquaintances!

Date: Saturday 25 October
Time: 10:30 am - 1 pm
Location: Auckland Women's Centre, 4 Warnock Street, Grey Lynn
Sign up now!

An informative session for those who are experiencing or anticipating Menopause (known as Peri-menopause), or who wish to support or are just curious about it. All are welcome. An in depth and empowering event: developing an understanding of Peri/Menopause, why our hormones behave the way they do an...

05/10/2025

The anti stalking bill has been delayed in parliament over and over again as the Government focuses on other priorities. This is frustrating; however, we believe Minister Goldsmith will stick to his word and pass the bill before the end of the year. Our focus has shifted to the supports the Act needs to ensure it works well, like specialist stalking advocates and rehabilitation for offenders.

Legislation to target stalkers is currently making its way through parliament.

03/10/2025

“We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams”

It was a fabulous evening of lively celebration and inspiration just before Suffrage Day, when Dr Naomi Simmonds, Assoc Prof Melani Anae and Dame Judy McGregor discussed mana wahine, feminism and womanism. If you didn't make it along, it's not too late! You can...

💥 Watch the video on our YouTube channel > https://youtu.be/pm_udtmYH70
💥 Read our full kōrero report > https://awc.org.nz/we-are-our-ancestors-wildest-dreams-50years-forum-report/
💥 Or find our favourite quotes (shorter version!) > https://awc.org.nz/50th-korero-quotes/

Also check out these awesome live graphic recordings that .nz did for us 🔥

02/10/2025

This goes out to our newest feminists! ☮️🧚‍♀️💁‍♀️
At our last Girls’ Self-Defence class, we asked the girls how they felt after their sessions - & their responses were beautiful and insightful…. Make sure you swipe to the end for a poem📝😍

Every young person deserves the basic human right to feel safe and protected and as the feminist movement keeps carrying on, and we’ve got to keep fighting for them. ✊

So, today you can do something truly magical - by supporting Auckland Women’s Centre, you’ll help us run more programmes like our Girls Self Defence course and continue our advocacy to protect their future! 💖 Invest in their future today → join the Fab 500→ https://awc.org.nz/fab500/

01/10/2025

We are beyond excited to introduce to you… our limited edition 50th Birthday tote bag✨🌈

We’ve teamed up with the incredibly talented Stephanie Ngahuia Northey (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāi Te Rangi) to create a tote that’s as bold, vibrant and unapologetic as the wāhine who have kept the women’s movement going for all these years ✊💕

& that includes you - we would LOVE for you to celebrate our birthday with this beautiful tote on your shoulder!

🧺The totes are ethically made from strong, organic cotton.
🎁 Special 50th birthday price: $25 🎁
🌸All proceeds go straight back into our advocacy and support services

We’ve made this new merch specially for our 50th Birthday Picnic! Make your pre-order now, and pick it up at our party! Birthday picnic details —>

📅 Saturday 18 October 1-4pm
📍 Auckland Women’s Centre HQ, 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn

Come celebrate with us… bring your whānau, bring your feminist friends, and pick up your tote on the day!

Order your tote here: https://awc.org.nz/goodies/
& RSVP for the picnic here: https://awc.org.nz/celebrating-our-50th-birthday/🎂🌭

If you can’t make it on the 18th, you can still pre-order your tote now and pick it up from the Centre. 💕

Swipe to see Green MP and our dear friend Kahurangi Carter repping our merch - our very first proud owner of this creation! 💚💚

30/09/2025

| For years, Destiny Church shaped every part of Lynia Morseu-Tol's life. Sixteen years after leaving the church, she speaks out. This is Lynia's story of reckoning with faith, identity, and whānau.
▶️ See the full documentary from Mata with Mihingarangi at rnz.co.nz/video

28/09/2025

Unleash your creativity and dive into the captivating journey of crafting your memoirs! Experience the invigorating and intriguing process of delving into your personal herstory.

For some women memoir writing can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for creativity. Others find writing their story therapeutic and it helps them to move forward with their lives.

Join us to find empowerment in discovering your voice and unique writing style. Those writing their family histories will also find this course relevant. The course will provide intellectual stimulation and an opportunity to improve writing and literacy skills.

For some women memoir writing can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for creativity. Others find writing their story therapeutic and it helps them to move forward with their lives.

28/09/2025

Join us for a FREE workshop designed to create and refine your CV and cover letters to expand your potential for job opportunities. The logistics and stress involved in applying for a new job can often be a significant hurdle. Spend three hours with job experts from Literacy Aotearoa, who will guide you through the process and offer personalized support, no matter where you are in your application journey.

Depending on demand, our teachers will organize different stations for individuals to work on their cover letters and CVs. They may also include mock interviews to provide valuable practice and experience, tailored to help you succeed in your application.

SIGN UP HERE: https://awc.org.nz/cv/

27/09/2025

Protect New Zealanders on the Sumud Flotilla – Act Now!

Email Coalition leaders today to demand urgent action for the safety of Kiwis onboard and to condemn Israel’s attacks.

🔵 Simply click on the link below using your phone. It will automatically open your mail app with all the recipient details and the email body.

👉 This link works best on a phone: https://cbty.short.gy/KDasH5

👉 Instagram Friendly Link: https://linktr.ee/unitedforpalestine_

🔗 Share this letter far and wide and invite your family, friends and every corner of your network to join our ready-to-send emails on our community WhatsApp group: https://cbty.short.gy/UFP

*Send now, take action, spread the message* 🇵🇸✊🏽

23/09/2025

On Saturday 20th of September the Auckland Women's Centre team joined thousands of others to march at the Woman's Day of Action, March for Pay Equity. The reason for this march was simple: pay equity is NOT optional. Women-dominated work professions such as support workers, nurses, and teachers - the very backbone of Aotearoa - are continuously undervalued and underpaid. The pay equity legislation sought to ensure these frontline workers were protected and valued the same way those in more typically men-dominated fields are. The gutting of these legislations is devasting for many people in these fields, especially for Māori and Pasifika women. By marching we showed the government that we value the people who work in these professions and are in no way ready to accept their decision. Wondering what to do next? VOTE! Ensure you're enrolled to vote for the next election and vote for someone who will stand up for women and our invaluable frontline workers.

22/09/2025

This excellent article explains the numerous problems with the Family Court and why it should be part of the review into the Tom Phillips saga, as well as why a Royal Commission into the Family Court is also necessary. One of the many problems with the FC is the change made in 2014, which removed the presumption against unsupervised contact between family violence perpetrators and children! :(

This is not the first time the Family Court has been scrutinised, so what’s standing in the way of fixing the system?