Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Webgrrls Aotearoa / New Zealand Chapter start?
It was established in 1995, in Wellington.
Are you associated with Webgrrls International?
You bet we are! And so are more than 56 other chapters, worldwide.
Why join the Aotearoa / NZ chapter?
If you live in New Zealand, you get local help, local tips, local job opportunities. And you can help other New Zealand women.
Who belongs to Webgrrls Aotearoa / NZ?
About 150 women — newbies and techies, mothers, daughters and grandmothers, from city and country. Students, librarians, writers, IT professionals, executives, and women who work at home. What we have in common is an interest in things internet, and a willingness to share.
Why is Webgrrls spelled that way?
For historical reasons. But we like it: we have put the "grr" back in the girls.
What sorts of things are discussed on the mailing list?
All sorts! Here are some typical examples:
- I'm looking for a site that may provide a tutorial on how to set up a search function.
- There's a web job going at XXX company.
- Just found a brilliant site with heaps of free scripts…
- Can anyone help a not-for-profit organisation with web design?
- I've just heard about the Web Content Managers group. They run monthly lunch sessions and the next one is…
Tell me again why Webgrrls exists?
Webgrrls provides a forum for women in or interested in new media and the Internet to network, exchange job and business leads, form strategic alliances, mentor and teach, intern and learn the skills to help women succeed in an increasingly technical workplace and world.
— That's a quote from Webgrrls International.