As kiwis, we are often known for our innovative and ‘get on with it’ nature. Give us a challenge and
we will rise to meet it with new ideas about the way we approach and overcome.
True to form, the crew and members at National
Association of Women in Construction NZ (NAWIC)
were on the ball.
“The NAWIC board had an important role during
the difficult times of lockdown and beyond, we had
members lose jobs, contracts cancelled and delayed,
and others who worked at frenetic pace throughout. We
felt our members needed our contact and support more
than ever, and we responded to the new environment.”
Stacey Mendonça, President
Changing gear quickly from traditional methods of
meeting and operating, they were busier than usual
during this time. The chapters and national board
collectively offered various ways for members to find
value and connection.
From hosting online local chapter education events,
social events, professional development events with
partner Switched On Learning, a “meet the national
board” campaign on social media with some fun facts,
through to several NAWIC bulletins to keep everyone
connected and informed.
Plus, a brand-new chapter was launched in the Bay Of
Plenty, bringing value and connection to the women in
that area.
A snap shot of some of the stuff NAWIC members have
been up to:
Business owner, Colleen Upton was interviewed
on Radio NZ for comments about balancing the
requests for plumbers to work while enforcing the
alert level restrictions and keeping her staff safe plumber, Nikita Ward was interviewed on Seven
Sharp showing the host Jeremy Wells that women
can be plumbers
Building Apprentice, Sophie Jack was on TV, Living
with the boss, showing children that women could be
carpenters
President, Stacey Mendonca, was interviewed by
Newshub on - Women in construction: Diversifying
the sector in a post-COVID-19 world
Get connected, find support, learn, be inspired, and
grow your networks by joining NAWIC.
Meet other women carving their own paths, across a
wide range of occupations in the construction industry,
through either our face to face meetings and local
chapter events or by online live zoom meetings which
are held regularly.
Innovation and
connection through NZ
lockdown and beyond
Women in construction
NAWIC New Zealand has been active in Wellington since 1996, and has
Chapters in Auckland, Wellington, Bay Of Plenty and Canterbury, we are also
establishing satellite chapters as interest grows outside those main regions.
Our membership base is diverse, and encourages women to pursue,
establish and sustain successful careers in the construction industry.
Our vision is to be the leading voice for women in this sector.
