March 8 is International Working Women's Day — a day to celebrate the advances made in the position of women in New Zealand society. An understanding of the position of women in New Zealand today would make one wonder if there is, in fact, anything to celebrate. But compared to the position of women last century. New Zealand women today have made tremendous strides. Below is a brief outline of the changing position of women in New Zealand society, and a history of the role of the women's movement in pushing for these changes.