Join In Decisions, Women Urged (Press, 24 July 1974)
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Summary: Join In Decisions, Women Urged (Press, 24 July 1974)
On 23 July 1974, during the annual conference of the New Zealand Women’s Country Institute in Wellington, Governor-General Sir Denis Blundell urged women to take a more significant role in governmental decision-making at both local and national levels. He acknowledged that while women were increasingly active within their communities, there was a need for greater participation in areas where critical decisions are made. Sir Denis posed the question of whether the voices of women were being adequately heard and considered in matters that impacted everyone. He highlighted the importance of women's involvement in social issues such as laws regarding homosexuality, divorce, punishment, and alcohol consumption. While recognising the challenges many women face in standing for Parliament, he encouraged organisations like the C.W.I., which represents women across the country, to effectively communicate their concerns and views to local Members of Parliament and Government Ministers. Sir Denis pointed out the insufficient representation of women on local authority councils, emphasising that their contributions were essential for the betterment of governance at that level.
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