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Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 10

We’ve reached the final episode of Mollie and Isabelle’s season of Equal Agenda! This is a candid reflection on what they’ve learnt, highlights and challenges and common themes across the episodes. A big shoutout to all the wonderful guests who were so open and authentic about their stories and ongoing mahi, we couldn’t have done this without you.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 9

Endometriosis is more common than you think and too often misunderstood. Annette Evans, manager and educator at Insight Endometriosis, joins Isabelle and Mollie to unpack the reality of diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. They also explore the ways in which gender inequality continues to impact healthcare, and why change is urgently needed.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 8

Anna Britz doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations and that’s exactly what makes them so powerful. As a consent and sexual violence researcher and educator, she shares her passion for working with young people. Mollie and Isabelle learn how culture shapes our inner and outer worlds, and how open, honest dialogue about consent can be truly transformational.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 7

Louise Hutt is a trailblazing politician and Hamilton City Councillor! She opens up to Isabelle and Mollie about stepping into leadership as a young woman, combating online abuse, and her vision for empowering young people to engage politically.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 6

Gen Z content creator Faith is passionate about navigating the age of social media as a young woman. Join Mollie and Isabelle as they talk about the pressures of social media, how beauty standards are shaped (and warped), and why authenticity is more important than ever.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 5

Why are women still fighting for equality in the workplace? Suzette, a senior lecturer in the Division of Management at the University of Waikato, is passionate about exactly this. She shares her insights with Mollie about strategies for achieving equity and empowerment for women in professional spaces.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 4

From educator to entrepreneur, Sinead, the founder of ‘Meadow and Wild’ is following her passion and building her dream business. This wholesome episode is all about the collective power of women supporting and inspiring each other. Join Isabelle and Mollie as they explore what it means to carve your own path and do what lights you up!Listen here....

Young Waikato Women's Wellbeing Report

Our Young Waikato Women’s Wellbeing Baseline Report revealed that young women and sex/gender diverse people in our region experience lower wellbeing than the national average.Read the report here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 3

Wendy, a dedicated advocate from Women’s Refuge shares her perspective on family violence and the important mahi she does supporting survivors. Join Mollie and Isabelle as they unpack how to spot the signs, recognise power imbalances in relationships, and how to support people experiencing harm.Listen here....

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1, Episode 2

Slay and Logan from RainbowHub are passionate about what it means to redefine traditional gender norms! As proud members of the rainbow community, they generously share with Isabelle their lived experiences and deep wisdom. It’s a thought-provoking episode focusing on identity, decolonisation and how we can all create a future that celebrates gender diversity.Listen here. ...

Equal Agenda Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1

Equal Agenda dives into the complexities of gender equality and unpacks the everyday discrimination women face. Isabelle and Mollie kick-start the podcast together in this first episode! Get to know them a little better as they share who they are, where they’re from, and why this podcast matters. They chat about their own journeys growing up and becoming young women, the YWCA’s goals, and future episodes.Listen here....

Pay Equity Rollback Puts Young Women at Risk, Says YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand

The Government’s recent move to repeal core provisions of Aotearoa’s pay equity legislation is more than a policy change, it’s a rollback of progress, a dismissal of lived realities, and a direct attack on the future of young women and gender-diverse people across the country."At YWCA Aotearoa New Zealand, we are outraged. We are heartbroken. But more than that, we are mobilised."Read the full blog here....

Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Reports are snapshots of the year we have had. You can read about our financial year 2023-24  ending 30 June 2025 below....