Hamilton Branch of National Council of Women of New Zealand

01/04/2026

Content Warning: topic of sexual violence. April 2026 begins with a simple but powerful invitation: Start by Believing.

When someone shares their story of sexual violence, the way we respond matters. Belief can be the first step toward healing, dignity, and justice. Doubt, silence, or dismissal can deepen harm.

This April, let’s choose to listen without judgment, hold space with compassion, and stand alongside survivors with courage.

Because culture shifts in quiet moments — in conversations, in communities, in the way we show up for one another.
Start by believing. 💛

12/09/2025

🏆✨ Congratulations to our Grand First Prize Winner – Kaely Sophia Jayme! ✨🏆

Kaely’s imaginative and vibrant artwork has taken out 1st place in the NCWNZ Hamilton Branch Poster Competition for the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. She has been awarded $300 for her outstanding design. 💜🎨

Her creative poster beautifully brings the theme “Digital Generation, Our Generation” to life, showcasing connection, expression, and the voices of girls in the digital age. 🌐💡

We are so proud to celebrate her incredible achievement – well done, Kaely! 👏👏

11/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Luke Chen! 🎉
Luke’s dynamic artwork has been awarded Runner-Up in the NCWNZ Hamilton Branch Poster Competition 💜

His poster for the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child reflects the theme “Digital Generation, Our Generation” with creativity and impact, celebrating the power and potential of girls in the digital age 🌐✨

Well done, Luke – a fantastic achievement! 👏

03/09/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Mina Hunt! 🌟
Her striking artwork has been recognised as the Second Runner-Up in the NCWNZ Hamilton Branch Poster Competition 💜

Mina’s piece brings the theme “Digital Generation. Our Generation.” to life with bold colour and imagination, reflecting the creativity and voice of today’s generation. 🎨✨

We are proud to showcase her talent and vision! 👏

02/09/2025

👏 Congratulations to Thalia Shatat! 👏
Her vibrant and imaginative artwork has been shortlisted in the NCWNZ Hamilton Branch Poster Competition.

Thalia’s design for the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child highlights the theme “Digital Generation. Our Generation.”, capturing the creativity and potential of girls in the digital age. 🌐💡

We are thrilled to celebrate her talent and vision! 💜

01/09/2025

✨ Congratulations to Sehajpreet Kaur! ✨
Her powerful artwork has been shortlisted in the NCWNZ Hamilton Branch Poster Competition.

Sehajpreet’s piece, Connected by Screens, United by Purpose, beautifully captures the theme through striking imagery and layered meaning. We are proud to showcase her creativity and vision. 💜

25/08/2025

Kumusta! Tomorrow evening 7pm, Hamilton Branch of National Council of Women of New Zealand is organising a Meet the Candidates at 51 Victoria Street. There will be 2-min talks from each candidate, rapid fire round questions focused on equity, and networking afterwards.

Programmes are as follows:
7pm - 7.30pm mayoral and Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward talks in cathedral followed by rapid fire round (all participate)
7.30pm - 8.30pm West Ward talks in the cathedral and East Ward in the hall.

Ending with networking and refreshments in the hall.

18/06/2025

🎨 Call for Entries: Poster Design Competition – “Digital Generation. Our Generation.”

In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, we invite you to take part in a powerful poster design competition that puts creativity and youth voice at the forefront.

Youths under 18 across the Waikato are encouraged to design an A4 poster responding to the theme “Digital Generation. Our Generation.”—a call to imagine a world where girls are leaders and innovators in the digital age.

Key Details:
Open to: People under 18 in the Waikato region
Submission due: Friday 18 July 2025
Email entries to: [email protected]
Exhibition: Finalist posters displayed at Te Kete Aronui – Rototuna Library
Prizegiving: Wintec community gallery
Grand Prize: $300

This is a meaningful opportunity to explore digital equity, gender empowerment, and creative expression. We’d love to see your students’ voices represented!

23/04/2024

Some relevant inspiration for our competition. Submit your entry in any format before 30 June 2024 for a chance to win $300.

Do you want current relationships and sexuality education (RSE) guidelines to stay in schools – but also want to use your own words and experiences to explain why they shouldn’t be removed and replaced?

We’ve created an easy-to-use email template addressed to the Minister of Education to help you do just this. 📧

Access the email template for free by visiting our RSE hub: https://mentalhealth.org.nz/our-work/policy-and-advocacy/retain-the-relationships-and-sexuality-guidelines

23/04/2024

Competition Time: Calling all young people to enter this contest and you could win $300!

Criteria:
1. The competition topic is "Should positive relationships be a compulsory part of the health curriculum in each year at high school? Why or why not?"
2. Young people aged 13 to 18 are eligible to enter.
3. The prize is $300.
4. Entries in any format must be received by 30 June 2024
5. Winners will be chosen by the committee of National Council of Women Hamilton Branch.

08/08/2023

The National Council of Women Hamilton Branch is hosting a Meet the Candidates Evening

Venue: Hall at Cathedral Church of St Peter, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Time: Wed 20 September 2023 7pm

Come and meet the Hamilton candidates for the General Election 2023. Hear them respond to prepared questions and questions from the audience. Everyone welcome.

Enquiries to [email protected]