Policy Action Advisory Groups
Rural Women New Zealand’s advocacy work provides credible advice to politicians, government agencies and stakeholders on issues that affect our rural communities.
Policy Action Advisory Group (PAAGs) consist of RWNZ members working together to ensure the voice of rural women and their communities are heard and not forgotten when legislation and regulations are being changed and considered.
PAAGs give the opportunity for interested members to contribute to our work on our priority policy areas. As well as working on our responses to proposed legislation and issues that affect rural communities, you will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with women from around the country.
“Influence decision makers and contribute to our voice for rural communities.”
What are they?
PAAGs consist of RWNZ members working together to ensure the voice of rural women and their communities are heard and not forgotten when legislation and regulations are being changed and considered. We refer to this as public policy work which includes:
Changes in laws via legislation at Parliament
Local Government changes via regional and district councils
Consultations run by Government agencies and other groups which impact on our rural communities.
The PAAGs replace the Portfolio Hubs and there is one PAAG for each of the main public policy priority areas:
Community and Social Inclusion, Connectivity and Business, Education, Environment, Health and International.
Interested in being a PAAG member?
If you have experience of this type of work whether paid or voluntary, or you are curious and interested in building your skills in advocacy, we encourage you to put in an Expression of Interest.
If you have any questions please contact us at enquiries@ruralwomennz.nz
