Are we there yet?

A series of events: Friday 3 June 2022 to Friday 15 December 2023

Inspired by the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition | Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine and the eponymously named exhibition at Auckland War Memorial Museum. This event series looks at our journey from the suffrage movement through to contemporary feminism, and inspires our continuous momentum in the women’s liberation movement.

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Across the generations: Commemorating 130 years of women’s suffrage in Aotearoa

Are we there yet?

Tuesday 19 September 2023, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington

Come together and share in the stories of incredible wāhine to mark 130 years since women secured the right to vote in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Join us online or in person.

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Leadership and legacy: Celebrating women leaders in Aotearoa

Are we there yet?

Tuesday 6 June 2023, 5:30pm to 7pm
Online — Zoom

Join us for an inspiring celebration of women leaders who are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and leaving their mark on Aotearoa and beyond.

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Are we there yet? The road to the Women’s Health Strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand

Are we there yet?

Video | 1 hour 10 mins
Event recorded on Thursday 4 May 2023
Thursday 4 May 2023, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Online — Zoom

Hear from a panel of experts and activists who examine the journey leading up to the national Women’s Health Strategy, and where we go from here. What collective actions do we need to take to remove the barriers to equal healthcare?

Join us online for this event.

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Cancelled

Are we there yet? Gender equality in health

Are we there yet?

Tuesday 28 February 2023, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington

Hear from a panel of experts and activists who examine gender inequality in mental, cultural, sexual and reproductive health in Aotearoa New Zealand. What collective actions do we need to take to remove the barriers to equal healthcare?

Join us in person or online.

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Postponed

Are we there yet? Menopause

Are we there yet?

Monday 17 October 2022, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington

Join a panel discussion with wāhine who are reshaping the kōrero around menopause into one of renewal, regeneration and transformation.

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Are we there yet? The gender investment gap

Are we there yet?

Monday 1 August 2022, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington

Women often feel left behind in their knowledge of investing and taking control of their money. Let’s investigate what women can do to improve their financial knowledge and well-being with experts Angela Meyer (Double Denim), Sonya Williams (Sharesies) and Simran Kaur (Girls That Invest).

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Are we there yet? Series launch

Are we there yet?

Friday 3 June 2022, 12:10pm to 1:30pm
Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, National Library Wellington

Join the National Librarian Te Pouhuaki Rachel Esson with Acting Chief Archivist Honiana Love and Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnston for the official launch of ‘Are we there yet?’ as they discuss the history and future of female leadership.

Join us in person or online for this event.