http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ywcawaikato.org.nz en-us Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:57:26 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/167396/ka-kite/ Romain and Immy reflect on what they learned and how we can carry these conversations forward. They talk about the power of dialogue, why your voice matters, and the importance of showing up especially through voting."We also take a moment to give our heartfelt thanks to YWCA Waikato and Free FM for providing a platform where these conversations could happen. To everyone who has listened, engaged, and reflected alongside us, thank you. This space has shown us just how powerful conversation can b... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:05:56 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post167396 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/167000/back-to-the-future/ Romain and Immy investigate the “waves” of feminism and what has been achieved and what has been left out. Challenging the idea that progress follows a single timeline, they reflect on where we are now and where we might be heading and what these shifts mean for gender equity today.Listen here... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:01:02 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post167000 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/166672/our-body-our-choice/ Romain and Immy dissect the relationship between women, medicine, and science. Questioning what “our bodies, our choice” really means in a system that hasn’t always centred women. From the long history of dismissing women’s pain to ongoing gaps in research around conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, they unpack how medical sexism still shapes care today. This episode also looks at women as clinicians, highlighting pay gaps, workplace bias, and the additional pressures women face in th... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:13:11 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post166672 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/166437/queering-the-norm/ In this episode, Immy and Romain chat about the relationship between feminism and the LGBTQ+ community, and what it means to challenge society’s ideas of what’s considered "normal." They talk about how LGBTQ+ people have sometimes been welcomed in feminist spaces and sometimes pushed to the side. They also unpack intersectionality and the different challenges LGBTQ+ women can face, including homophobia and transphobia, before discussing how society shapes our understanding of gender and how ... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:38:08 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post166437 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/166185/delving-into-the-manosphere/ Romain and Immy dive into the unsettling world of incel culture and the “manosphere,” exploring how online spaces can turn loneliness and insecurity into misogyny and control. They look at figures like Andrew Tate to unpack how men are encouraged to dominate and police women’s bodies, framing their behaviour as strength or masculinity.Listen here... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:28:47 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post166185 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/165798/youre-doing-feminism-wrong/ Is there a right way to be a feminist? Immy and Romain unpack a question that sparks debate everywhere. While there may not be one single way to define feminism, there are certainly ways it can go wrong. From the stigma attached to the label to the real-world consequences of claiming it, they explore how feminism is shaped, challenged, and sometimes distorted. The conversation dives into why TERF ideologies are harmful, and the tension between empowering women versus controlling them. Whether y... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:38 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post165798 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/165479/incredible-indigenous-insights/ Romain and Immy sit down with Kayla Manuirirangi and Agatha Gibbons for an open and powerful kōrero on Indigenous perspectives. They explore the differences between mainstream feminism and Indigenous frameworks, such as Mana Wāhine, grounding the conversation in culture, identity, and lived experience. Rather than leading the discussion, Romain and Immy give the floor to Kayla and Agatha, who generously share their insights as Indigenous women. Their voices highlight the diversity, strength, a... Wed, 27 May 2026 08:56:01 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post165479 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/165435/play-like-a-girl/ In this episode Romain and Immy are joined by Tash Wakelin, a passionate female cricketer (Northern Brave, Northern Districts Cricket) for an honest conversation about women in sport today. Unpacking the extra hurdles women face in earning equal recognition, we unpack the realities behind the headlines. We also dive into social attitudes that still hold girls back, and the ongoing funding gap between men’s and women’s sport. Tash brings a voice to the discussion about inclusion, equity, and... Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post165435 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/165434/war-what-is-it-good-for/ Despite popular belief, women have been caught up in war across history, from the world wars to more recent conflicts, while often being left out of the story. Romain and Immy look at how war has been packaged as a “man’s job,” from all‑male conscription to the way politics and armies are still seen as masculine spaces. And they unpack how, during wartime, women are pushed into roles like factory workers, caregivers, and emotional support systems for soldiers. It’s a lively, honest cha... Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post165434 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/165433/whakawhanaungatanga/ Nau mai, haere mai to Season 4 of Equal Agenda! We’re so happy to be back with another beautiful season full of conversation, aroha, and learning. Meet our new hosts, Romain and Immy as they share what equality means to them, the experiences and upbringing that have shaped their journeys, and the ideas they’re passionate to explore this season. With fresh perspectives and heartfelt kōrero, Season 4 continues the mission of Equal Agenda sparking connection, curiosity, and real change through... Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post165433