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Carla Donson

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Carla’s latest content
Wonder Women with Carla Donson: Midwives' crucial role in spotlight
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Wonder Women with Carla Donson: Midwives' crucial role in spotlight

01 May 03:00 AM
Winter Wonderfest planning under way
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Winter Wonderfest planning under way

18 Apr 04:00 AM

Carla and Sarah already preparing for Winter Wonderfest.

La Fiesta for 2023 comes to a close
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La Fiesta for 2023 comes to a close

13 Mar 03:00 PM

La Fiesta for 2023 comes to a close

Opinion: More fun on the menu for La Fiesta
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Opinion: More fun on the menu for La Fiesta

28 Feb 04:00 PM

More fun events are planned for La Fiesta, writes columnist Carla Donson.

La Fiesta festival still has plenty more to offer
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La Fiesta festival still has plenty more to offer

20 Feb 03:00 PM

La Fiesta has reached its mid-point, but there's still plenty more events to come.

La Fiesta: What's on this week
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La Fiesta: What's on this week

13 Feb 03:00 PM

Events galore at La Fiesta in Whanganui.

La Fiesta leaping into action this Friday
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La Fiesta leaping into action this Friday

06 Feb 03:00 PM

La Fiesta will once again celebrate One Billion Rising this Valentine’s Day.

Hot ticket La Fiesta gears up for launch
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Hot ticket La Fiesta gears up for launch

30 Jan 03:00 PM

The 14th annual La Fiesta will get under way soon.

Carla Donson: We need a kindness revolution
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Carla Donson: We need a kindness revolution

23 Jan 03:00 PM

Online hate inhibits the writing process.

Carla Donson: 2023 - a new adventure
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Carla Donson: 2023 - a new adventure

09 Jan 03:00 PM

A New Year's resolution? No, a revolution.

Looking forward to a fresh, new 2023
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Looking forward to a fresh, new 2023

19 Dec 03:00 PM

It has been another challenging year.

Business award recognises Women's Network
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Business award recognises Women's Network

07 Nov 03:40 PM

Carla Donson and the Women's Network were recognised at awards.

Equal pay a fundamental human right
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Equal pay a fundamental human right

31 Oct 03:40 PM

Women's sport and pay equality - there's still a way to go.

Family Picnic Fun Day for 'coming of age'
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Family Picnic Fun Day for 'coming of age'

03 Oct 04:38 PM

Help Carla and the trustees celebrate 21 years of Life to the Max

Honouring the notion of legacy
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Honouring the notion of legacy

12 Sep 05:10 PM

Musings from the desk of the Women's Network manager

Expressions of interest open for La Fiesta 2023
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Expressions of interest open for La Fiesta 2023

29 Aug 05:36 PM

La Fiesta. What did you have in mind?

Wonderful time for all at the fest
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Wonderful time for all at the fest

25 Jul 08:35 PM

Lots to enjoy in Winter Wonderfest

Global challenges and a busy time at home
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Global challenges and a busy time at home

06 Jun 04:21 PM

Carla Donson celebrates 19 years as Women's Network manager

Midwives' vital role highlighted
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Midwives' vital role highlighted

09 May 04:34 PM

Women's Network manager champions midwife services

Thanks to all who helped make La Fiesta 13 a success
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Thanks to all who helped make La Fiesta 13 a success

04 Apr 05:39 PM

Carla Donson reflects on La Fiesta number 13

Last few days of La Fiesta
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Last few days of La Fiesta

07 Mar 03:41 PM

Last days of La Fiesta

Special celebration coming up on March 8
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Special celebration coming up on March 8

28 Feb 03:06 PM

Plenty of events and activities still to come in La Fiesta.

Still lots to go in La Fiesta
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Still lots to go in La Fiesta

21 Feb 03:15 PM

La Fiesta reaches its halfway mark on Sunday

Busy time for Whanganui
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Busy time for Whanganui

14 Feb 03:44 PM

La Fiesta, Literary Festival and Zinefest get Whanganui humming

Celebrating Whanganui's high achievers
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Celebrating Whanganui's high achievers

07 Feb 04:00 PM

The special women of Whanganui

The Covid-19 rollercoaster continues
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The Covid-19 rollercoaster continues

31 Jan 12:46 AM

La Fiesta all go

Creating space for more voices
Whanganui Chronicle

Creating space for more voices

17 Jan 03:40 PM

Set some sweet intentions this year

Women's Network there to help
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Women's Network there to help

21 Dec 11:00 PM

Check out what's available at the Women's Network

La Fiesta: Aotearoa's leading and longest running women's festival
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La Fiesta: Aotearoa's leading and longest running women's festival

15 Nov 11:00 PM

La Fiesta women's festival is back in 2022.

Comment: Suffrage Day commemorated this Sunday
Whanganui Chronicle

Comment: Suffrage Day commemorated this Sunday

13 Sep 01:00 AM

128 years after women got the vote in NZ, the campaign continues.

Comment: Ailsa leaves shoes too big to fill
Whanganui Chronicle

Comment: Ailsa leaves shoes too big to fill

29 Aug 09:48 PM

The legacy of Ailsa Stewart

Wonder Women: Still time to get involved in Winter Wonderfest
Whanganui Chronicle

Wonder Women: Still time to get involved in Winter Wonderfest

26 Jul 04:00 PM

There's a range of activities on this week.

Wonder Women: Winter Wonderfest has plenty on offer
Whanganui Chronicle

Wonder Women: Winter Wonderfest has plenty on offer

19 Jul 04:00 PM

The programme continues this week with a range of activities

Sixth annual Winter Wonderfest programme
Whanganui Chronicle

Sixth annual Winter Wonderfest programme

05 Jul 01:18 AM

Winter Wonderfest

Opinion: Carla Donson: Pressure on women in sport
Whanganui Chronicle

Opinion: Carla Donson: Pressure on women in sport

27 Jun 11:46 PM

The race for gender equity is a heck of a ride.

Carla Donson: Eighteen years with Women's Network
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Carla Donson: Eighteen years with Women's Network

06 Jun 10:57 PM

Women's Network and its community role serving important purpose in Whanganui.

Comment: Wonder Women - International Day of the Midwife
Whanganui Chronicle

Comment: Wonder Women - International Day of the Midwife

04 May 04:00 PM

More investment in midwifery is needed, Women's Network manager Carla Donson says.

La Fiesta number 12 a big success
Whanganui Chronicle

La Fiesta number 12 a big success

29 Mar 01:37 AM

Carla Donson has time to reflect

More La Fiesta attractions
Whanganui Chronicle

More La Fiesta attractions

08 Mar 03:00 PM

La Fiesta and the challenge to create equality

La Fiesta possibly affected by level 2
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La Fiesta possibly affected by level 2

28 Feb 11:10 PM

La Fiesta: what Level 2 means

La Fiesta in full swing
Whanganui Chronicle

La Fiesta in full swing

21 Feb 11:07 PM

La Fiesta highlights

Action-packed La Fiesta programme
Whanganui Chronicle

Action-packed La Fiesta programme

14 Feb 09:04 PM

NZ's biggest women's festival La Fiesta gets under way

Plenty to do in women's fest
Whanganui Chronicle

Plenty to do in women's fest

07 Feb 11:52 PM

Lots on in La Fiesta

La Fiesta! Whanganui boasts NZ's best women's festival
Whanganui Chronicle

La Fiesta! Whanganui boasts NZ's best women's festival

25 Jan 03:00 PM

Thanks to all for La Fiesta!

More than 100 events in La Fiesta!
Whanganui Chronicle

More than 100 events in La Fiesta!

11 Jan 03:02 PM

La Fiesta! has a record number of events this year, catering to everyone in the community.

Wonder Women
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Wonder Women

20 Dec 03:01 PM

From the Women's Network manager.

Women's Network there to help
Whanganui Chronicle

Women's Network there to help

14 Dec 03:01 PM

From the manager of Women's Network

Gender inequality highlighted in global pandemic
Whanganui Chronicle

Gender inequality highlighted in global pandemic

24 Nov 03:00 PM

Women are largely shouldering the economic impact of the ensuing financial recession.

The Women's Network: For real information and advice
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The Women's Network: For real information and advice

01 Nov 10:17 PM

The election, digital platforms, empowering women

Airini Beautrais and her writing
Whanganui Chronicle

Airini Beautrais and her writing

04 Oct 08:52 PM

On women's writing

Women's Network remembers pioneering women
Whanganui Chronicle

Women's Network remembers pioneering women

22 Sep 12:30 AM

Suffrage and Wonder Women

Expressions of interest for La Fiesta open
Whanganui Chronicle

Expressions of interest for La Fiesta open

23 Aug 10:52 PM

La Fiesta planning has begun

Women more susceptible to economic hardship
Whanganui Chronicle

Women more susceptible to economic hardship

02 Aug 11:51 PM

Women's Network assisted by Community Fund

Take steps against SAD
Whanganui Chronicle

Take steps against SAD

28 Jun 09:38 PM

Carla Donson looks at winter SAD

Carla Donson marks a milestone
Whanganui Chronicle

Carla Donson marks a milestone

14 Jun 11:53 PM

Carla's time with Women's Network

Last events, shows for four-week La Fiesta programme
Whanganui Chronicle

Last events, shows for four-week La Fiesta programme

04 Mar 08:48 PM

La Fiesta final few days

More events to come for La Fiesta
Whanganui Chronicle

More events to come for La Fiesta

27 Feb 09:11 PM

La Fiesta showcases community

La Fiesta  off to a roaring start
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La Fiesta off to a roaring start

18 Feb 03:32 AM

Lots of events in La Fiesta

From resolution to revolution
Whanganui Chronicle

From resolution to revolution

15 Jan 01:52 AM

2020: year of revolutions

Plenty to keep you busy
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Plenty to keep you busy

17 Dec 12:28 AM

Christmas greetings from Women's Network

Champion campaign  still going
Whanganui Chronicle

Champion campaign still going

13 Dec 03:52 AM

Women's Network busy

Waring evening big hit with good crowd
Whanganui Chronicle

Waring evening big hit with good crowd

14 Nov 10:34 PM

Busy time for Women's Network

Plenty for everyone at fifth Wonderfest
Whanganui Chronicle

Plenty for everyone at fifth Wonderfest

15 Aug 04:26 AM

Winter Wonderfest has plenty in store

Time to to celebrate Puanga and new year
Whanganui Chronicle

Time to to celebrate Puanga and new year

26 Jun 10:55 PM

Time to reflect

Cheerleading for women in work
Whanganui Chronicle

Cheerleading for women in work

15 May 01:42 AM

The Women's Network, always busy

Keen support for La Fiesta festival
Whanganui Chronicle

Keen support for La Fiesta festival

03 Apr 04:00 AM

Making changes

Fearless stalwart a festival honour
Whanganui Chronicle

Fearless stalwart a festival honour

13 Feb 03:14 AM

Farewell Sue Westwood

One Billion Rising is a way of life
Whanganui Chronicle

One Billion Rising is a way of life

29 Jan 08:41 PM

One Billion Rising this Valentine's Day

Back to work — and prepare for more adventures
Whanganui Chronicle

Back to work — and prepare for more adventures

15 Jan 08:39 PM

Prepare for La Fiesta

Women's Network busy
Whanganui Chronicle

Women's Network busy

06 Dec 02:39 AM

Getting ready for Christmas at Women's Network

Full schedule ends year
Whanganui Chronicle

Full schedule ends year

02 Nov 01:31 AM

Women's Network busy as

Wonderfest for the winter
Whanganui Chronicle

Wonderfest for the winter

30 Aug 02:12 AM

Winter Wonderfest highlights

Something wonderful at Winter Wonderfest
Whanganui Chronicle

Something wonderful at Winter Wonderfest

15 Aug 02:27 AM

Winter Wonderfest time again

15 years in role a milestone
Whanganui Chronicle

15 years in role a milestone

03 Jul 09:33 PM

Carla Donson celebrates 15 years at the helm of Women's Network

Women helped into workforce
Whanganui Chronicle

Women helped into workforce

23 May 04:53 AM

Careers assistance and a tribute to Karen Ellett

Community effort really makes event
Whanganui Chronicle

Community effort really makes event

04 Apr 03:25 AM

From the Women's Network

Women's Day a time to celebrate
Whanganui Chronicle

Women's Day a time to celebrate

08 Mar 03:15 AM

International Women's Day a time to reflect

So much to do at La Fiesta events
Whanganui Chronicle

So much to do at La Fiesta events

01 Mar 08:22 PM

La Fiesta - enjoy it!

Great start to La Fiesta festival
Whanganui Chronicle

Great start to La Fiesta festival

21 Feb 09:00 PM

La Fiesta continues to enthrall, inform, include and entertain

One Billion Rising call to action
Whanganui Chronicle

One Billion Rising call to action

06 Feb 11:03 PM

One Billion Rising is for everyone

New year time to set more goals
Whanganui Chronicle

New year time to set more goals

17 Jan 03:34 AM

Generous, that's Whanganui

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