I chose the theme "empowering women to make life changing choices" for the biennial theme because I firmly believe it is a woman's right to obtain an education in order to be able to support herself and her family and to be able to say "not one minute more" to violence of any form.

Annah Stretton was announced the Zonta Woman of the Biennium at the successful District 16 Conference held in Dunedin 5-7 October 2007.   Go to members resources to view details.

Ranui Ngarimu handed over the District 16 kakahu at a ceremony in Dunedin on 17 May. This will stand as a worthy, distinctive and exciting embodiment of Zonta in its advocacy for women in New Zealand, and internationally.   Go to news to read more about Ranui and, the history of the kakahu written by Jennifer Loughton and view photographs of the kakahu.

Members in District 16 took part in functions to acknowledge International Women's Day, and Zonta Rose Day, on the 8th March.

District 16 has two candidates standing for the Zonta International Board at Convention in Rotterdam 28 June-3 July 2008.   Lynn McKenzie from the Wellington club has had her nomination as Zonta International Vice-President accepted.   District 16 Governor 2006-2008 Lynette Grave from the Zonta Club of Metropolitan Dunedin has had her nomination for the Zonta International Board 2008-2010 accepted.
 
Lynette Grave
District 16 Governor, 2006-2008