Monday 8 March 2010

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'The Big Hug" and local display

To celebrate its 25th birthday the organization is launching 'The Big Hug' campaign during Endometriosis Awareness Month in March.

Free Flu vaccination extends to include youngest

Aucklanders with children aged between 6 months and five years could be eligible for a free flu vaccination to help protect them from H1N1 (Swine Flu).

March 8 - International Women's Day

Minister needs to deliver for NZ women too

The Council of Trade Unions wants the Minister of Women's Affairs to mark International Women's Day by paying more attention to working women in New Zealand. "We are deeply concerned about the current attacks on workers' rights that will badly impact on women," said CTU President Helen Kelly.

Equal rights, equal opportunities for all

A recent study by the Ministry of Women's Affairs has revealed that only one year after entering employment an income gap of up to six percent develops between men and women with a bachelor's qualification or above.

Education

Students welcome community support for campaign

As orientation weeks around the country wrap up this week, tertiary students can take heart that the wider community supports strong student services and maintaining their quality of education.

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