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Tuesday 9 March 2010
Top Stories
Chief Ombudsman Beverley Wakem will provide the keynote address to a gathering of residents' association representatives at a conference in parliament next month. Spokesman for the Residents 2010 Conference, Tom Law, says Ms Wakem's presence at the conference adds considerable cachet to the event. "The work of residents' associations is becoming more important as society fragments due to social and technological changes," says Mr Law, "Residents' associations are at the heart of many communities, providing informal coordination and support to citizens."
An appropriate newsflash yesterday for International Women's Day. After analyzing Inland Revenue data, the Women's Ministry has found that women almost immediately begin to be paid less than men who have the same tertiary education qualifications. That gender pay gap starts at 6% on average after the first year in the workplace, and reaches 20% in some professions. So much for the encouraging data, NZUSA women's rights officer Sophie Blair pointed to yesterday about the trend of high participation rates by women in tertiary education. While welcome, that rise in participation also seems to be producing a more highly qualified supply of female workers who cost less to employ.
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces she has accepted an Eisenhower Fellowship for the Women's Leadership Programme 2010. The prestigious six week Fellowship was awarded to only 20 women around the world who were identified as outstanding leaders.
Sector News
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The coalition is made up of national organisations that reach across all New Zealand society, and the individual organisations all communicate their views and issues to the group. We work together through reflecting and promoting the value and common concerns of the sector through information, advocacy and dialogue as well as encouraging regional, national and cross-sector networking and information sharing.
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Policy
Welcome to POLICY WATCH, the fortnightly e-newsletter from the NZ Council of Christian Social Services. POLICY WATCH provides a smorgasbord of the latest news, research reports and policy developments relevant to the core of work of NZCCSS. We endeavour to highlight issues that affect our mission "to work for a just and compassionate society in Aoteoroa New Zealand".
Fundraising and Awareness
Local Victim Support volunteers will be hitting the streets on Friday 12th March during their 'Show YOU Care' annual appeal. Collectors have been recruited from local business and community groups according to local event co-ordinator Ke'ala Campton-Baker "We're delighted by the support the local people like The Blues have given to help make the appeal a success" says Ms Campton-Baker.
From a wardrobe clearing day in Dunedin, a golf day in Rotorua, a quiz night in the Hawkes Bay and a 'funny money' Los Vegas night in Franklin, BNI chapters around New Zealand joined together to raise more than $107,000 for Hospice this financial year.
TVNZ 6 is delighted to be partnering with the TrustPower Community Awards in 2010 to bring remarkable stories of volunteers all over the country to our screens. TVNZ 6 has started production onVolunteer Power, presented by Julia Wright and Jim Mora. The series will tell the stories of visionary and award-winning projects operating in kiwi communities for the proven benefit of kiwi communities - fuelled by the boundless energy of community volunteers.
Women
Women students are expressing concern over research released today by the Ministry of Women's Affairs that shows female students face a gender pay gap just one year after entering employment, and are calling on the Minister of Women's Affairs, Hon Pansy Wong, to take action.
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