News & Television
Archive item 01
Lockdown life in New Zealand, the bubble that ‘beat’ coronavirus
13 May 2020 | Al Jazeera | Ethan Donnell
Independent feature and personal interview
Jess discusses endometriosis, recovery and parenting during lockdown. The feature follows her household’s experience in Wellington.
Source note
Date and identity confirmed in publisher text; also accessible through the publisher’s indexed CDN copy.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 02
Adulttoymegastore Sponsors Endo Warriors Aotearoa Silent Auction
March 2021 | day not confirmed | Adulttoymegastore
Sponsor announcement and campaign reference
The company announces a product pack donation to EWA’s silent auction. This is sponsor publicity documenting a fundraising partnership.
Source note
Month and title confirmed in publisher’s press index; article body could not be fetched.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 03
Period problem in New Zealand solved
29 April 2021 | Medium | Caitlin Scherrens, Dora Van der Tak and Elise Vincke
Independent blog and interview
This blog includes Jess’s comments about period poverty, distributing products and the need for open menstrual education. It names Endo Warriors Aotearoa alongside discussion of New Zealand’s school period product scheme.
Source note
Date and named interview content confirmed in readable page. The headline is the publisher’s wording, not a finding that period poverty was solved.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 04
Celebrate the Y25 wāhine toa of 2021
2021 | exact publication date not confirmed | YWCA Aotearoa
Profile and campaign reference
Shuari Naidoo’s profile names EWA among organisations she worked with to distribute menstrual cups and raise awareness. The mention documents a partner relationship rather than an interview with Jess.
Source note
Year and EWA reference confirmed in publisher text.
Podcasts & Audio
Archive item 05
Interview with Ainsley Duyvestyn – Smith | GBPW Episode 69
29 September 2021 | updated 2 September 2026 | Great Big Photography World | Taya Iv
Podcast interview about photography
Ainsley discusses travel photography, volunteer projects and empowerment portraiture. This provides background to her creative work; the episode summary does not establish a discussion of EWA or Now You See Me.
Source note
Current publisher page distinguishes original publication from update date. Older URL displayed only a 28 February 2024 update.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 06
Four Period Stories
11 November 2021 | AWWA Period Care
Brand blog and personal story interview
Jess describes her first period, heavy bleeding, endometriosis and polycystic ovaries, fertility difficulties and the financial impact of menstrual products. Her account appears alongside other menstrual experiences and explains why she became involved in fighting period poverty.
Source note
Date and Jess’s full name confirmed on page. Included for lived experience even though EWA is not central to the article.
News & Television
Archive item 07
Calls for public health apology to endometriosis sufferers
26 March 2022 | Stuff | Eda Tang; republished by Endometriosis New Zealand
Independent article and personal interview
Jess discusses ongoing pain, delayed pelvic physiotherapy and the effects on work, relationships and wellbeing. The article connects these experiences with calls for accountability and systemic change in endometriosis care.
Source note
Original URL is linked by EWA but inaccessible to the research tool. ENZ’s readable republication explicitly confirms the original author, outlet and date.
News & Television
Archive item 08
Endometriosis sufferers face significant diagnostic delays
28 March 2022 | 1News | Larissa Howie
Television news interview and companion article
Jess speaks about severe pain, symptoms beginning as a teenager and receiving a diagnosis after a miscarriage in her early twenties. The report also describes the effects on her work and relationships alongside research into lengthy diagnostic delays.
Source note
Title, date, author and quotes confirmed in the publisher’s indexed CDN version. Main 1News URL timed out; article text was read through the alternate publisher URL.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 09
Endo Warriors Aotearoa is a charity aimed at promoting period and endometriosis education
4 July 2022 | campaign ended 28 February 2023 | Givealittle | Yesenia Jess Sandoval
Fundraising campaign reference
Jess’s fundraising page explains EWA’s work providing period products, reusable items and menstrual education. It records the campaign’s use of funds and later updates about the need for continued donations.
Source note
Start and end dates confirmed on platform; title shortened from the long current page heading.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 10
Money to help replace stolen surgery boxes & A buy security camera
September 2022 | exact launch date not confirmed | Givealittle | Yesenia Jess Sandoval
Personal appeal and fundraising campaign
Jess describes the loss of surgery care packs, period products and other donated supplies. The appeal seeks replacement resources and a security camera so the community work can continue.
Source note
2022 context and September donations corroborate approximate timing; do not treat this as an independently reported theft finding.
Podcasts & Audio
Archive item 11
Moraka Menstrual Cups with Shuari Naidoo
22 September 2022 | iVoox lists 23 September | Haus of Vagina Podcast | formerly The Vagina Blog Podcast
Podcast with EWA reference
The episode discusses Moraka’s menstrual cup education and period poverty work. Its published description names EWA among Shuari’s collaborating organisations; it is not presented as a Jess interview.
Source note
Platform date discrepancy retained; description confirmed across podcast distributors.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 12
Endo Warriors Aotearoa charity summary
11 October 2022 | registration date | Charities Services
Official organisation reference
The public register records EWA’s registration and charitable purposes relating to endometriosis, menstruation and period poverty. It is a background reference for the organisation’s public history.
Source note
Registration date verified; this is not a media publication date.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 13
Endometriosis New Zealand submission supported by Insight Endometriosis and EWA
2023 | PDF hosted March 2023; exact issue date not confirmed | Endometriosis New Zealand
Policy submission and campaign reference
This submission names EWA as a supporting charity and includes Yessenia’s sign-off as CEO and Advocacy Director. It calls for better recognition, care pathways, research and an updated national approach to endometriosis.
Source note
EWA endorsement and signature confirmed in PDF; hosting month is not assumed to be its publication day.
Podcasts & Audio
Archive item 14
Out in the City 2023
18 March 2023 | recording date | PrideNZ | interviewer Regis Perez; National Library archive
Audio interview
Jess’s EWA interview begins at 18 minutes 38 seconds in this collection of interviews recorded at Wellington’s Out in the City. The catalogue and production record identify both Jess and the organisation, providing an archived audio appearance.
Source note
Recording date, interview start and identity confirmed in catalogue and production metadata; the next segment begins at 24 minutes 35 seconds.
News & Television
Archive item 15
Endometriosis charity lack of donations threatens support for women
29 March 2023 | Te Waha Nui | AUT journalism
Independent article and interview
Jess explains how reduced donations and unsuccessful funding applications restrict the support EWA can offer. The article outlines the charity’s care packages, free products, advice and education work.
Source note
Date and interview confirmed in publisher’s indexed text.
News & Television
Archive item 16
I Was in Constant Pain Until I Tried Medicinal Cannabis An Endometriosis Sufferer’s Story of Becoming her Own Advocate
2 July 2023 | Capsule NZ | Kelly Meharg
Personal interview and health feature
Jess describes chronic pain, related health challenges and her experience of accessing prescribed medicinal cannabis. The feature combines her account with comments from Dr Clare Halford about treatment and self-advocacy.
Source note
Date, byline and identity confirmed on publisher page. Cannabis Clinic’s press page links to this same story; it is counted once.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 17
Welcome to new WEO organisation Endo Warriors Aotearoa
October 2023 | Issue 11 | World Endometriosis Organisations | WEO Newsletter
Organisation profile and membership announcement
The newsletter welcomes EWA and describes its inclusive approach and concern about diagnostic delays. It identifies the founder as Jessenia Sandoval, a spelling variant retained as a source detail.
Source note
Issue month and EWA profile confirmed in PDF.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 18
The Circular Issue 644 endometriosis hub report
November to December 2023 | issue period | National Council of Women of New Zealand
Newsletter report and advocacy reference
The Safety, Health and Wellbeing Action Hub reports hearing from Jess and another endometriosis speaker. It describes EWA’s education, support and period poverty work in schools and workplaces.
Source note
Issue period verified in PDF; web and PDF are one publication record.
News & Television
Archive item 19
Flagged Inappropriate Social Media Censorship on Women’s Health
25 March 2024 | updated 6 April 2024 | Debate Magazine | Melissa Irving
Independent article with advocacy interview
Yessenia discusses harassment and censorship affecting EWA’s menstrual and endometriosis content. The article considers how restricted health information can reinforce stigma and delay access to care.
Source note
Original and update dates verified in readable publisher page.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 20
Christchurch Event Join Us for an Evening of Education and Empowerment
28 March 2024 | event date | Endo Warriors Aotearoa and Endosoothe
Event listing
EWA and Endosoothe advertise an evening of education and community connection in Christchurch. The listing documents a public engagement activity rather than independent media coverage.
Source note
Event date and hosts confirmed in indexed listing; publication date not stated.
Podcasts & AudioCommunity & Partnerships
Archive item 21
International Women’s Day 2024 webinar promoting a Gender Equal NZ
22 April 2024 | article date; event marked International Women’s Day 2024 | National Council of Women of New Zealand | Randolph Hollingsworth
Event report and recorded speaker appearance
The report names Yessenia among speakers in the Wellington branch’s Gender Equal NZ series. It describes her EWA work and provides a recording of the multi-speaker session.
Source note
Article date verified. The March to April Circular Issue 646 repeats this report and is not counted separately.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 22
Brendon shaves his head for Endometriosis Awareness
2024 | exact campaign start date not confirmed | Givealittle
Fundraising campaign reference
This community fundraiser promotes a head shave to raise awareness and funds for EWA. It is a supporter campaign rather than an editorial article or interview.
Source note
EWA beneficiary and 2024 donations confirmed in platform’s indexed text.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 23
Artistic Warriors Beyond Pain Art Fusion Drop In Soiree
21 September 2024 | event date | Endo Warriors Aotearoa
Event listing
EWA advertises a free or koha art and connection gathering for people with endometriosis or chronic pain and others who wish to attend. The page documents the September occurrence of a recurring community activity.
Source note
Event date confirmed in listing; other occurrences require individual verification.
News & Television
Archive item 24
Patients speak out on painful IUD insertion experiences
6 September 2024 | Re News | republished by 1News
Independent health article and personal interview
Ainsley describes painful copper IUD and Mirena insertions, including her experience of pain relief and feeling dismissed. The report places her account alongside other patients’ experiences and discussion of clinical practice.
Source note
Date and Ainsley’s identity verified in readable 1News page. Re News attribution is explicit; republication is counted once.
Podcasts & Audio
Archive item 25
This might make you flinch with Ainsley Duyvestyn Smith
26 October 2024 | podcast platform date | A Sense of Hope | Helen Duyvestyn, One Life
Podcast and personal health interview
Ainsley discusses hospital admissions, endometriosis surgery, depression, fatigue and her experience of New Zealand’s health system. The episode also describes what helped her recovery and her motivation to improve gynaecological care.
Source note
Publisher lists this as Episode 8; Apple’s series listing supplies 26 October 2024. Direct episode player appears within publisher page.
News & Television
Archive item 26
NZ teens talk period products Everyone just hates tampons
3 November 2024 | ODT republication date | RNZ | Serena Solomon; Otago Daily Times republication
Independent article with EWA comment
This report explores teenagers’ menstrual product preferences and the barriers to using reusable products. Yessenia, spelled Yessinia in the report, comments on demand for period underwear in EWA’s distribution work.
Source note
Date, RNZ credit and EWA quotation verified in ODT. NZ Herald carries the same reporting under another title; its separate publication date was not confirmed.
Podcasts & Audio
Archive item 27
Yessinia Sandoval Endo Warriors Aotearoa
29 November 2024 at 19:00 UTC | 30 November 2024 at 08:00 NZDT | Conversations With Wāhine | Aisling and Laura
Podcast interview
The hosts interview Yessenia about EWA’s education, advocacy, endometriosis support and efforts to address period poverty. The published episode is 59 minutes long and numbered 112.
Source note
Timestamp and episode details verified on Apple; title retains publisher’s spelling. NZ date is explicitly converted from the UTC timestamp.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 28
7 Years of let down
3 April 2025 | Endo Warriors Aotearoa | Nikki
Community blog and personal story
Nikki recounts years of pain and difficulty being heard by healthcare providers. EWA publishes the account as part of its community storytelling about diagnosis and persistence.
Source note
Date and attribution confirmed on EWA blog index; article page accessible.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 29
Endometriosis The Silent War
27 June 2025 | page also displays an earlier 25 June update | Create Happy Media | Jayathi Jaiganesh
Independent explanatory article and interview
The article includes an interview with Jess on awareness, medical understanding and the need for better education about endometriosis. It profiles her move from living with the condition to founding EWA.
Source note
Posted date verified; the earlier update date is an inconsistent metadata field. Substack version has the same 27 June date and content and is counted once.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 30
6 Years Ago My Hysterectomy Story and Why It Led Me to Start Endo Warriors Aotearoa
10 July 2025 | Endo Warriors Aotearoa | Yessenia Sandoval
Founder blog and personal story
Yessenia recounts prolonged bleeding, her hysterectomy and the difficult recovery that followed. The account links this experience to her decision to create EWA and advocate for others.
Source note
Original title, author and date confirmed in indexed EWA post. The current founder page says this story has been incorporated there.
News & Television
Archive item 31
Ending Bad Care for Endometriosis
24 August 2025 at 22:12 | Critic Te Ārohi | Stella Weston
Independent article and interview with EWA Youth Advisory Board member
Jomana Moharram discusses EWA’s petition to review national endometriosis guidance and the barriers people face in obtaining care. The report explains the campaign’s goals for inclusive support, diagnostic timelines and recognition of endometriosis as a whole-body condition.
Source note
Title, author, timestamp and article verified on the publisher’s page. First appeared in Issue 20, 2025; recovered from the original prior-chat assistant list.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 32
Living with Endo The Invisible Load No One Talks About
11 September 2025 | HotTea Mama | guest text by Yessenia Sandoval
Brand hosted guest blog and personal story
Yessenia writes about chronic pain, fatigue, pregnancy loss, medical dismissal and the emotional burden of living with endometriosis. She describes small care rituals, including tea, within a personal account of coping and self-compassion.
Source note
Date and in-text guest byline verified in indexed publisher text; CMS byline names Bethan Thomas. Personal treatment experiences are attributed to the writer.
News & Television
Archive item 33
New endometriosis drug Ryeqo hits NZ but with a steep cost
10 October 2025 | rova | Sophie van Soest
Independent article and EWA statement reference
The article discusses access and affordability of a new treatment option and quotes EWA’s public response. EWA’s contribution raises concerns about inconsistent access to care and wider support.
Source note
Date and EWA reference verified in publisher text; this is a quoted public statement rather than a newly conducted Jess interview.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 34
You Are Not Alone Baby Loss Awareness Day
15 October 2025 | Endo Warriors Aotearoa | Yessenia Sandoval
Founder blog and personal story
Yessenia shares her experiences of endometriosis, PCOS and pregnancy loss for Baby Loss Awareness Day. The post offers recognition and connection to people navigating similar grief.
Source note
Date, author and article page confirmed; sensitive experiences are presented as the author’s account.
Research & Publications
Archive item 35
Perceived impact of medicinal cannabis on pelvic pain and endometriosis related symptoms in Aotearoa New Zealand an observational cohort study
22 January 2026 | BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Claire Henry and colleagues
Peer reviewed research with EWA funding reference
This observational study reports changes in pain and quality of life among people prescribed medicinal cannabis for endometriosis related symptoms. EWA is acknowledged as a funding supporter; the study is research coverage rather than an interview with Jess.
Source note
Publication date verified in journal record; 2025 acceptance and copyright dates must not be used as publication dates. EWA is not listed as the research author.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 36
Finding support with Endo Warriors Aotearoa
24 February 2026 | Aggie | posted by Emma Michelsen
Partner blog and founder profile
This blog introduces EWA’s practical support, education, advocacy and community connection. It profiles Yessenia’s lived experience and explains how that shaped the charity’s approach.
Source note
Date and named founder confirmed in readable publisher text; first-person organisational wording suggests contributed or partnership content.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 37
Myth busting endometriosis this Endometriosis Awareness Month
3 March 2026 | Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
Partner editorial and campaign reference
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa names EWA as its collaborator for an endometriosis myth-busting article. The editorial is an awareness partnership intended to improve public understanding.
Source note
Exact date verified in publisher’s news index; article presence and partnership confirmed.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 38
Petition of Endo Warriors Aotearoa presentation to the House
22 April 2026 | sitting date | New Zealand Parliament | Hansard
Official campaign reference
Hansard records presentation of EWA’s petition requesting an independent review and rewrite of the Ministry of Health’s endometriosis guidelines. The Speaker refers it to the Petitions Committee.
Source note
Sitting date and petition wording confirmed in indexed Hansard. Clean base URL retained instead of the search result’s extraneous query string.
Blogs & Personal Stories
Archive item 39
Real Stories Your are not broken with Yessenia Sandoval
6 June 2026 | The Cyclist
Blog interview and personal story
Yessenia discusses menstrual education, diagnosis, PCOS, PMDD, hysterectomy, pregnancy loss and the effect of illness on everyday life. The Q&A also covers pacing, self-care, inclusive language and what she would tell her younger self.
Source note
Date and full Q&A verified in publisher text. The title’s “Your are” typo is retained to match the source.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 40
Endometriosis GP Appointment Guide
7 August 2026 | partner listing date | Women’s Health Week | resource presented by EWA
Campaign resource reference
Women’s Health Week lists this resource as presented by Endo Warriors Aotearoa. It documents EWA’s contribution to the partner campaign’s public resource collection.
Source note
Title, provider and listing date verified. Direct download target was not resolved; link leads to the containing resource page.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 41
Endo Eats Recipe Book
7 August 2026 | partner listing date | Women’s Health Week | resource presented by EWA
Campaign resource reference
Women’s Health Week lists this resource as presented by Endo Warriors Aotearoa. It documents EWA’s contribution to the partner campaign’s public resource collection.
Source note
Title, provider and listing date verified. Direct download target was not resolved; link leads to the containing resource page.
Community & Partnerships
Archive item 42
Endometriosis Whole Body Symptom and Support Diary
7 August 2026 | partner listing date | Women’s Health Week | resource presented by EWA
Campaign resource reference
Women’s Health Week lists this resource as presented by Endo Warriors Aotearoa. It documents EWA’s contribution to the partner campaign’s public resource collection.
Source note
Title, provider and listing date verified. Direct download target was not resolved; link leads to the containing resource page.
News & TelevisionNow You See Me
Archive item 43
Unravelling the mystery of endometriosis
August 2026 | issue tag; day not confirmed | MAS on MAS | Niki Bezzant; CMS byline MAS Team
Independent health feature and personal interview
Ainsley discusses debilitating symptoms, dismissal, surgery and the effects on her mental health and energy. The article links her lived experience to Now You See Me and advertises the September Wellington exhibition.
Source note
Publisher page carries an august2026 tag; exact day not stated. Text and named interview read.
News & TelevisionNow You See Me
Archive item 44
Wellington Exhibition Confronts The Hidden Human Cost Of Endometriosis
17 August 2026 at 16:04 | publisher display | Scoop | press release issued by EWA
Press release
The release announces the September Now You See Me exhibition and quotes both Yessenia and Ainsley. It outlines lived experience storytelling, inclusive portraiture, accessibility and school visits.
Source note
Date, issuer, quotes and September dates verified in indexed Scoop text; full page fetch showed minimal content. Scoop InfoPages is an index of this same release, not a separate article.
Advocacy & Public Records
Archive item 45
Briefing on endometriosis and petition of Endo Warriors Aotearoa
23 September 2026 | sitting date | New Zealand Parliament | Hansard
Official campaign reference
The parliamentary record refers to a briefing on endometriosis and EWA’s petition. This is evidence of a parliamentary reference to the campaign rather than a media interview.
Source note
Date and phrase confirmed in indexed Hansard; full committee report and disposition were not independently retrieved.
Blogs & Personal StoriesNow You See Me
Archive item 46
Interesting Women Ainsley DS from Endo Empowerment Project
27 September 2026 | displayed Latest Update | Independent Culture | Sans Pareil
Interview and personal story
Ainsley discusses how illness shaped her photography, the project’s accessible approach and collaboration with EWA. She explains that flare-ups caused the first exhibition to be postponed by six months and describes plans to extend the storytelling online.
Source note
Displayed update date and Q&A verified in indexed publisher text; original publication date is not separately established.
Research & Publications
Archive item 47
Self compassion and health related quality of life in individuals with endometriosis
12 March 2024 | online publication date | Psychology & Health | Chelsea M. Skinner and Roeline G. Kuijer
Peer reviewed research with EWA recruitment reference
The study names EWA among the organisations through which participants were recruited in June 2021. Its inclusion documents EWA’s research outreach role, not authorship or an interview.
Source note
Online publication date, authors and journal details confirmed in the publisher record. The later print issue date is not used for sorting.
News & Television
Archive item 48
Health system’s low priority attitude to endometriosis a disgrace expert says
6 February 2021 at 05:00 | Stuff | Bridie Witton
Independent article and interview
Jess describes chronic pain, medical retirement, surgery and the effects of endometriosis on parenting and daily life. The article also reports her support group’s experiences of dismissed symptoms and Deborah Bush’s criticism of the health system’s response.
Source note
Title, author, displayed publication date and full article verified directly on Stuff in the browser. The article names the support group Endometriosis Aotearoa.
News & Television
Archive item 49
Covid 19 Period poverty spike in lockdown overwhelming Wellington distributor
30 August 2021 at 17:09 | Stuff / The Dominion Post | Rachel Thomas
Independent article and interview
Jess describes receiving more than 150 requests for period products over a lockdown weekend and struggling to meet demand. The article connects job losses and school closures with period poverty, and reports EWA’s partnerships and fundraising for period and surgery packs.
Source note
Title, author, displayed publication date and full article verified directly on Stuff in the browser. The article credits The Dominion Post; the earlier prior-chat reference to 2020 was incorrect.
News & Television
Archive item 50
Wellington woman’s campaign to stamp out period poverty
5 March 2021 at 17:51 | Stuff | Hanna McCallum
Independent article and personal interview
Jess describes how her endometriosis, medical leave and financial challenges motivated her to distribute free period products. The article covers the response to her offer of help, inclusive care packs, community donations and plans to supply reusable products.
Source note
Original URL recovered from the Democracy Project’s 8 March 2021 roundup; Stuff’s page directly confirms the title, Hanna McCallum’s byline and 5 March publication date. Full article read; the roundup date is not the article date.
News & Television
Archive item 51
How to spot the signs of endometriosis
Not stated in accessible page | Re News
Explanatory article and campaign reference
The article discusses endometriosis and describes HELL’s Undies for Endo fundraising collaboration with EWA. It links practical awareness with a campaign to support people affected by the condition.
Source note
Article text and campaign reference read; publication date was absent from accessible text. No year inferred from the fundraising amount.
Research & PublicationsNews & Television
Archive item 52
Medicinal cannabis may offer relief for endometriosis and pelvic pain
11 March 2026 | University of Otago
University news release with Jess comment
The university summarises its medicinal cannabis cohort study and names EWA as a funding supporter. Yessenia comments on the need for affordable, accessible care options.
Source note
Publication date confirmed in the University of Otago news index. The release names EWA as a funding supporter and includes Yessenia’s comment.
