We are a Christian not-for-profit organisation that is part of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.
The New Zealand Association of Anglican Women (NZAAW) is run by and comprises women who combine faith with practical outreach. Members support their churches and communities.
Of significant importance is the Christian fellowship between members, the way they support one another when in need and lifelong friendships that are formed.
To unite in prayer and participate in the mission of the church.
Which strengthens our second aim:
To promote, safeguard and nurture Christian family life.
To aim, as AAW is doing, to promote, safeguard and nurture Christian family life, is to acknowledge that family life cannot be taken for granted, is often threatened (by financial strife, by illness, by busyness, etc) and needs lots of encouragement and support.
The Right Reverend Dr Peter Carrell, Bishop of Christchurch NZ
From Circle 2020
Two of our main areas of interest cover:
Overseas & Outreach: global mission
Social Concerns: impact within our regions.
Overseas & Outreach
In 2024, we raised over $14,500 to support aid for developmental and physical disabilities (eg cleft palates) in children in Rwenzori, Uganda.
In 2025 we raised $12,000 for a container of tools and emergency disaster equipment for Fiji.
Our focus for 2026 is to financially support Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza.
Take the link to find out more
Social Concerns
The AAW is committed to supporting our local City Missions.
Take the link to find out what else we have also supported locally–
practically and financially.
National Council of Women of New Zealand
As NCWNZ members, we participate in feedback to Parliamentary Watch Committee (PWC) submissions.
Anglican Missions
Enable NZAAW global mission projects.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice.
Fellowship of the Least Coin
Unites us in worldwide prayer and reconciliation.
Church Women United
Links us nationally with ecumenical groups.