Waikato Women's Fund

One week to go.... get your tickets quick before they sell out!

The Waikato Women's Fund brings you a night to connect, find some inspiration and enjoy a few tipples of gin guided by a Master of Spirits.
When: Thursday 11 July, 6pm
Where: Panama Square, 14 Garden Place, Hamilton Central

You won’t want to miss this. Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-tipple-of-inspiration-tickets-922220986797

We're joined by:
MIRAKA DAVIES - part rockstar, part wordsmith, self-proclaimed 100% badass. Join us to hear her share on how to live life with authenticity, integrity and courage.
www.mirakadavies.co.nz
ASH PARMAR - liquor connoisseur, will share his advice and recommendations on one of the most popular spirits today - Gin - while we get to savour different brands from around the globe!
www.eightpm.co.nz

Seats are limited so get your girlfriends together and book tickets today!
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-tipple-of-inspiration-tickets-922220986797

Unsure of which gin to pour this evening?

Join us for "A Tipple of Inspiration" - a gin tasting led by expert Ash Parmer.

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Ash is a liquor connoisseur, who has been exploring the world of first-class spirits for over 16 years, eventually forming Eight PM and the Naked Whisky Club with the intention of educating people in the wide range of exceptional and unique liquors that are to be savoured. Ash will share his advice and recommendations on one of the most popular spirits today - Gin - guiding us through picking the right pour for our taste and budget.

Spots are limited, so buy your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922220986797?aff=oddtdtcreator

You'll also get a dose of inspiration with speaker Miraka Davies: part rockstar, part wordsmith, self-proclaimed 100% badass. Join us to hear her share on how to live life with authenticity, integrity and courage.
www.mirakadavies.co.nz

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922220986797?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for Coffee and Connect, at Clementine Cafe in Cambridge.

Tuesday 9 July, 10am - 11.30am

Come hang out, sip some coffee, and make new connections with like-minded people at our Coffee and Connect event!

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/coffee-and-connect-tickets-924133707797

Needing some mid-week inspiration?

We've got the solution! Book your tickets for "A Tipple of Inspiration"
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Join the Waikato Women's Fund for a gin tasting evening, with guest speaker, Miraka Davies.

Part rockstar, part wordsmith, self-proclaimed 100% badass. Miraka believes that when we choose to operate with authenticity, integrity, and courage, both our writing and our lives achieve the outcomes we’re craving. Lighting up every room she enters, she shares how breaking the rules, not taking yourself too seriously and living life with a heart wide open, is the key to having the wild and precious life you choose for yourself.

Tickets are selling fast, so be in quick! Get them at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922220986797?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Waikato Women's Fund brings you a night to connect, find some inspiration and enjoy a few tipples of gin guided by a Master of Spirits.

When: Thursday 11 July, 6pm
Where: Panama Square, 14 Garden Place, Hamilton Central

You won’t want to miss this. Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-tipple-of-inspiration-tickets-922220986797

We're joined by:

MIRAKA DAVIES - part rockstar, part wordsmith, self-proclaimed 100% badass. Join us to hear her share on how to live life with authenticity, integrity and courage.
www.mirakadavies.co.nz

ASH PARMAR - liquor connoisseur, will share his advice and recommendations on one of the most popular spirits today - Gin - while we get to savour different brands from around the globe!
www.eightpm.co.nz

Seats are limited so get your girlfriends together and book tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-tipple-of-inspiration-tickets-922220986797

Join us for Waahine Toa INSPIRE on Saturday 15 June! Our team has been hard at work and is getting more and MORE excited to bring this event to life 💗
Here is what our Chair, Tracy Hemingway, is looking forward to at our signature fundraising event this year!
What are you excited for at Waahine Toa INSPIRE?
If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, no stress - grab your ticket now by clicking the link below ⬇️⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/waahine-toa-inspire-tickets-894948714697?aff=oddtdtcreator
We look forward to seeing you there!!

🌟 Celebrating International Women’s Day🌟

On this International Women’s Day, we come together to honor the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. It’s a day to recognise their resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to shaping a more equitable world.

🌺 IWD Belongs to Everyone

Remember, International Women’s Day belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means that every action counts. Whether you organize an event, share inspiring stories, or simply have a heartfelt conversation, you’re part of this movement.

As Gloria Steinem, the world-renowned feminist, once said: “The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor any one organisation but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights.” So let’s make this day count. Let’s create a positive difference for women, today and every day.

Come celebrate 2023 with us at our "Cocktails & Connect" end of year event. Catch up with what 2023 has had in store and find out what's on the agenda for next year. We would love to see you there! RSVP to let us know you are coming to [email protected]
A big mihi to the team at RecruitNet Consulting Group for supporting our connection events.

Why not make 2024 the year when you a real difference in the lives of waahine?
We are looking for new committee members to join us. If new ideas, fresh thinking and a passion to get things done light your fire then email [email protected] for a chat. Nominations close 17th of November.

The 2023 Granting round is open! Every year the Waikato Women's Fund provides financial grants to organisations and individuals creating positive change in the lives of waahine in the Waikato region.

This year we have 10K to grant (we will be allocating two grants from this amount)! We need our members help to decide who should receive this. If you are a member of the Waikato Women's Fund then make sure to get your nominations in. It's easy - simply email your suggestions to [email protected]. To find out more about our granting policy visit - https://wwf.momentumwaikato.nz/make-a-change

Everyone who donates to the Waikato Women's Fund becomes a Member of the fund, no matter how much you donate. Become a member and nominate someone now! Its easy just click here - https://wwf.momentumwaikato.nz/donate

A big awhi to Pam Roa. Pam is stepping down from the Momentum Waikato Community Foundation board after joining in 2015. The Waikato Women's Fund sends a thank you to Pam for her contribution and for the support she has given us. She helped launch the fund in 2018 (pictured 2nd from the right at the event).

“Personally, most of all I loved being involved in founding the Waikato Women’s Fund - Te Ira Waahine o Waikato, a giving circle of people who donate anything from a few dollars up to tens-of-thousands of dollars, to build a fund that makes annual grants to organisations that help women and girls thrive."

Read more about the positive change Pam has helped lead here - https://lnkd.in/gKY5UJ4m

We are so pleased to support the work of the The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October 2022.

The ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme and the Spirit of Coromandel Trust was selected following a nomination process, aiming to support an organisation or an individual in the Hauraki or Thames-Coromandel districts affected by the recent weather events.
Read more here - https://bit.ly/wwfscbike

The Spirit of Coromandel Trust’s purpose is to encourage and engage rangitahi, tamariki and waahine into outdoor activities by connecting them to nature, by bike. The grant will go to further developing opportunities for local waahine and building future capability within the region for more women and girls.

What a fantastic afternoon celebrating our 5th birthday. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our special screening of the Barbie movie. A special thanks to Tompkins Wake for supporting us.

Join the Waikato Women's Fund for a fun-filled event with a purpose! Make sure to join us for a very special celebration as we honor the Waikato Women's Fund's 5th birthday!
Tickets available here - https://bit.ly/barbiewwf
Join us for a girls afternoon out to watch the highly anticipated Barbie movie! All proceeds go to the Waikato Women's Fund.

Tickets are selling fast! Have you got your tickets to our special birthday celebation movie screening of the new Barbie movie? Make sure to join us this Sunday at EVENT Cinemas Ltd Chartwell Square. More information here - https://lnkd.in/g_sDfpzq

We are celebrating 5 years of making positive change for Waikato waahine with a special movie screening of the new Barbie movie.

Join us on Sunday 23 July for the special movie screening, raffles and so much more. Tickets are $35 and all proceeds go to the Waikato Women's Fund. More info here - https://lnkd.in/g_sDfpzq

A big thanks to Tompkins Wake for helping to make this event possible.

It's our birthday! We are celebrating 5 years of making a positive difference in the lives of waahine in the Waikato. Join us for a Waikato Women's Fund event with a purpose! We are thrilled to be hosting a special screening of the highly anticipated Barbie Movie on Sunday 23rd July at Event Cinemas at Chartwell.
Tickets are $35 and include pop corn and a drink! All proceeds go to the Waikato Women's Fund. Let's come together to celebrate, have fun and create positive change in the world. Your presence and contribution will make this day truly special!
Click the link to get your tickets now! https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/waikato-womens-fund-5th-birthday-event-tickets-664284993297

Great to be out and about connecting with waahine in the Waikato at our Coffee & Connect event today.

The purpose of the Waikato Women’s Fund is to help empower waahine and koohine to be their best through supporting organisations and individuals who create opportunities.

Our Coffee & Connect events are designed to encourage networking amongst the membership, with an informal approach to creating lively and inspiring discussions.

Make sure to join us for our next one on Tuesday 6 June 9.30am - 10.30am in Hamilton. RSVP here - https://lnkd.in/g24mHD-K

Wishing all mothers of all types the happiest of days.

Nothing beats connecting in person! Thanks to everyone that joined us today at Absolute Coffee House and to RecruitNet for helping to make this possible.

Just a friendly reminder! Our next Coffee & Coffee event is in Cambridge on Friday 28th April. We would love to see you there!
To RSVP for our Coffee & Connect >> https://bit.ly/40nAC9P

Put this date in your calendar! We are looking forward to our next Coffee & Coffee event in Cambridge on Friday 28th April. We would like to give a big awhi to Recruitnet, who have come onboard as a sponsor. Like us they believe in the importance of connecting in person, and our Coffee & Connect events let us do just that. To find out more >> https://bit.ly/3KOzIgM
To RSVP for our Coffee & Connect >> https://bit.ly/40nAC9P

Put this in your calendars! We are excited to be hosting our next Coffee & Connect in Cambridge at Absolute Coffee House on Friday 28th April at 9:30am. These informal gatherings are a great way to keep up to date with what's going on at the Waikato Women's Fund, and connect. This year we are delighted that Recruitnet have come onboard as our Coffee & Connect sponsor.
Make sure to register your spot so we know you are coming >>http://bit.ly/40nAC9P

The Waikato Women's Fund Committee has kicked off 2023 with a strategy planning session.

The session has helped the Committee make plans to continue to strenghten the overall vision of the charity which is to act in trust for, and by guided by, women and girls of the Waikato – and to recognise and celebrate the diversity of women and girls, and their communities.

The Committee are also excited that 2023 sees the 5th birthday of the Fund and there are plans underway for a special celebration.

Find out more about what is planned for 2023 here - https://wwf.momentumwaikato.nz/setting-our-strategy-for--hedunq

It was great to connect with friendly faces at our most recent Coffee & Connect event. Held at Agora Café in Frankton on Tuesday 28 February, committee members (old and new) were excited to connect in person with members.

Coffee & Connect events are held on a regular basis throughout the year. Each session has a slightly different agenda, sometimes with presenters or themes, but at its heart the focus is on building informal connections.

This year the Waikato Women's Fund (WWF) is excited to welcome a sponsor for these events, RecruitNet Consulting Group Ltd. RecruitNet has generously become part of the WWF whaanau, as they also believe in the importance of connection and community.

To find out more about what we have planned for 2023 visit our blog - https://wwf.momentumwaikato.nz/blog

Coffee and Connect is an opportunity for our members to connect with each other!

RecruitNet Founder and Consulting Director Brigitta Warren and her team are looking forward to connecting with many of our members, on Tuesday 28th February, 9.00-10.00 am at Agora Café in Frankton.

Along with our new partner, the WWF committee are looking forward to catching up with you and providing a few insights as to what is planned for the Fund in 2023.

Bring a friend and let's keep growing our giving circle! 🌼

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Coffee & Connect Coffee and Connect is an opportunity for our members to connect with each other. Bring a friend and let's keep growing our giving circle!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Wishing all a great start to this new year and can't wait to to get cracking into the Waikato Women's Fund events and projects for 2023 🙌🥳

Also huge thank you to the amazing Wainui Creative for the awesome pics!

The Waikato Women's Fund committee is wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a lovely holiday break 💗🌲

See you in 2023 for another amazing year!