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New Zealand Women in Roofing
We are committed to the overall betterment in professionalism of the roofing industry in New Zealand.

NZWiR Apprentice Scholarship
NZ Women in Roofing (NZWiR) in association with Vertical Horizonz is proud to announce the launch of the NZWiR Apprentice Scholarship. Aimed at making the qualification journey a little easier, this scholarship covers the roofing apprenticeship fees, a NZ Women in Roofing membership throughout the apprenticeship, and access to a financial assistance fund. Entries close 21 February 2025, enter today!

Debbie Wickliffe
Chair of NZWiR
New Zealand Woman in Roofing is a volunteer based organisation that supports and advances the careers of woman roofing professionals.
We provide networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the board room.
My Mum’s a Roofer
New Zealand Women in Roofing are very pleased to announce the launch of the children’s book “My Mum’s a Roofer” by Martin Finney.
This heartwarming story follows a child who admires their mum as she navigates her roofing apprenticeship, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of the trade.
With 32 pages, including 16 pages of stunning watercolour illustrations, “My Mum’s a Roofer” highlights the skills, dedication, and pride of the roofing profession, inspiring young readers to appreciate all careers.
Latest News
Spring Newsletter 2024
Tēnā Koutou Katoa Welcome to Kōanga with New Zealand Women in Roofing. From the Board Welcome to the Q3 NZ Women in Roofing newsletter. This year has sped by, with Christmas looming. The industry as a whole has seen a softening over 2024, but the outlook for 2025...
Scholarship Success Story
Scholarship Success Story Our recent Scholarship winner, Laura Cross from the Christchurch Branch, attended the Outboard Bound Leadership course. Read the story about her experience during the 5-day course on our scholarship page. Also, a reminder that NZWiR is...
Winter Newsletter 2024
Tēnā Koutou katoa At NZWiR, we are dedicated to supporting and elevating our members and women in the roofing industry. Our focus is on upholding our pillars of Mentoring, Education, Networking, and Recruitment. As a committee, our goal is to enhance our...