Raising awareness, one step at a time. Our campaigns aim to raise awareness of surgical menopause, amplify lived experiences, and advocate for better information, support, and care for women across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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As a small grassroots organisation, we focus on campaigns and initiatives that make a meaningful difference while working within our volunteer capacity.
Current focus
Patient booklet printing and distribution (ongoing)
In October 2025, we launched New Zealand’s first free surgical menopause patient booklet to support women before and after surgery.
Following this, we launched a Givealittle campaign in November 2025 to help fund the printing and distribution of copies to healthcare professionals and clinical settings across Aotearoa.
With the support we have received, we are continuing to work towards making printed copies available to women who may not have access to online resources. Our long-term goal is for the booklet to become available more widely across the health system.
You can read more about the campaign here.
Free patient booklet launch (Oct 2025):
Our first major resource – to support informed decisions before and after surgery – is now available as a PDF and, we hope, in clinical settings across the country. You can download it here.
Previous campaigns & initiatives
More Than A Signature campaign (2025)
During New Zealand Women’s Health Week (11–17 August 2025), we ran our More Than A Signature campaign to highlight the importance of informed consent before surgery.
Through lived experiences, quotes, and educational information, we shared why informed consent requires more than a signature and why women need better information before making decisions about their health.
For more information, visit the Event page.
Surgical menopause survey (2022–23)
On World Menopause Day 2022, we launched a survey for women experiencing surgical menopause in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The survey gathered lived experiences and helped identify key gaps in information, support, and healthcare. The findings continue to inform our advocacy work. Download a PDF copy below.
Achieving Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) consultation
During the Ministry of Health consultation on the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 and associated health strategies, we submitted a proposal calling for improved care for women experiencing surgical menopause. Read our submission here.
[Updated: July 2026]
Surgical Menopause New Zealand Trust 