http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ywcawaikato.org.nz en-us Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:34:42 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/168880/lets-talk-wellbeing-why-belonging-matters/ What helps us feel a sense of belonging? In this episode, we sit down with Rosemary from Western Community Centre to explore the importance of connection to place and a sense of belonging, how it impacts wellbeing, and practical ways young women in the Waikato can build meaningful connections in their community.... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:33:28 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post168880 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/168673/lets-talk-wellbeing-a-reflection-on-community-connection/ Feeling connected, supported, and part of a community can help us build resilience and feel a greater sense of belonging.In this episode, we speak with Jahvaya Wheki from Seed Waikato about the importance of community connection for women in the Waikato.Together, we explore the unique challenges women can face, how local communities and initiatives can create meaningful connections, and practical ways waahine can build supportive networks that enhance their wellbeing.... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:17:49 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post168673 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/168298/lets-talk-wellbeing-upskilling-for-the-future/ Vocational skills and job readiness were identified as a top priority need for young women in our Young Waikato Women's Wellbeing Report. In this episode, we speak with Caitlin Wilson, General Manager of the Young Workers Resource Centre. Together, we explore how vocational skills and job readiness support women's wellbeing, the challenges young waahine face entering the workforce, and how we can better equip them to thrive!... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post168298 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/168061/lets-talk-wellbeing-more-than-a-roof-housing-and-womens-wellbeing/ Safe and stable environments - including access to safe, secure and affordable housing - were identified as a top priority need for young women in our Young Waikato Women's Wellbeing Report. In this episode, we speak with Joe Wilson, a community development and systems change leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Together, we explore how housing shapes wellbeing and the changes needed to ensure every waahine has a safe and stable place to call home.... Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:28:03 +1200 http://www.ywcawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post168061 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