Architecture + Women NZ

The two core aims of Architecture+Women•NZ are; visibility - to provide a support system which helps make visible the hard work of A+W•NZ members, and inclusiveness - to remove or reduce as many barriers as possible, (class, religion, culture, sexual orientation etc).

We work from the strong platform of gender, for the benefit of all those who work in architecture.

A+W•NZ achieve our aims via four strategies;

1. Networks - online database, Facebook page, Twitter, Newsletters, mentoring events etc

2. Events - Exhibitions, Awards, Symposiums, Lectures, Breakfast talks, Waiata mornings etc

3. Research - Publications, Journal articles, Magazine articles, Oral Histories, A+W•NZ Timeline etc

4. Policy - Guidelines for Institutes, Practices, submissions to Government Law reform etc

A+W•NZ has held over 50 events since its formation in 2011, beginning with a nationwide exhibition in 2013, involving over 500 exhibitors. We run a triennial awards programme, have a publication arm, and maintain newsletter and social media platforms. The A+W•NZ Database forms our membership base and provides a visible and free platform for our over 700 members.

A+W•NZ is considered an 'umbrella' organisation, where the core group holds the handle while members and friends come and go to work on whatever projects they choose. We provide the support systems to make (good) things happen - just bring us your ideas, concerns or projects.

The A+W•NZ core group meets monthly, and all are invited to join in these meetings to be involved in current and ongoing projects.

All work undertaken by A+W NZ is done on a volunteer basis.

A+W•NZ is free and accessible to all who meet the 3 criteria (as listed in the ‘Rules’) below;

1.    Architecture: To have trained to the equivalent of a Bachelor Degree in architecture or similar field.

2.    Women: To identify as female,

3.    New Zealand: To have either trained in New Zealand or reside in New Zealand.

There are A+W•NZ groups throughout New Zealand, with the core group based in Auckland. (For more information on Auckland and Regional group members, see the A+W NZ website ‘About’ page).

A+W•NZ is a non-profit Incorporated Society. It was initially founded in May 2011, with the website launch in November 2011. A+W•NZ became an Incorporated Society in January 2014 (certificate number 2573642), and Annual General Meetings are held each year in May - AGM minutes and financial reports are available.