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New Women's Press

New Zealand feminist press (1982-1994)

New Women's Press (NWP) was an independent book publisher founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 1982. New Women's Press's mandate was to publish books "by, for, and about women".² It was founded by Wendy Harrex.¹ Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1982Founded¹

Industrypublishing¹
HeadquartersAuckland¹

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New Women's Press (NWP) was an independent book publisher founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 1982. New Women's Press's mandate was to publish books "by, for, and about women".²

The story

Founded by Wendy Harrex in 1982.¹

Leadership

Who has led New Women's Press, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderWendy Harrex¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Wendy Harrex

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1994Dissolved Dissolved¹
1982Founded Founded¹

Sources

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WikidataNew Women's Press on Wikidata
2
WikipediaNew Women's Press on Wikipedia