Jackie Blue
Sexual harassment data to be collected by govt
The government will officially begin to collect data on sexual harassment in the workplace from Monday. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment already collects data on harassment and… Audio
Public sector reshuffle: 'Musical chairs for the boys'
The Equal Opportunities Commissioner Jackie Blue on a major reshuffle of the public sector by the State Services Commission which saw a number of senior Chief Executives moved between agencies. She… Audio
Workplace harrassment still under-reported - Jackie Blue
The Harvey Weinstein scandal has prompted an international conversation about sexual harassment in the workplace. News headlines and social media platforms have been flooded with stories of women's… Audio
'Jacinda effect' in full effect in the media
The Ardern ascent set the news agenda this past week, even if it was in part due to unwanted questions about babies. How long will the honeymoon last and how long will “new car smell” linger? Audio
'Jacinda effect' in full effect in the media
The Ardern ascent set the news agenda this past week, even if it was in part due to unwanted questions about babies. How long will the honeymoon last and how long will “new car smell” linger?
AudioDr Jackie Blue calls for outrage over salary inbalance
The equal pay backlash against the BBC is gaining traction as its top female stars demand to be paid as much as their male colleagues. New Zealand Human Rights Commission Equal Opportunities… Audio
Pay equity claim bright spot in still dire gender pay landscape
One of the first things the National governmnent did when it came to power was to scrap the Labour Department's Pay and Employment Equity unit. As part of our 'Is this the Brighter Future?' series… Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence. Audio
A bill by any other name
What's in a name? Submitters and MPs say it matters a lot especially when it comes to the title of a bill on family and whanau violence.
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Commissioned: Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Jackie Blue
New Zealand dines out on the fact that it was the first country to give women the vote back in 1893. Why haven't we built on this legacy? Audio
The list of 45 companies with no female directors
The lack of female directors in some of New Zealand's largest companies has been described shocking and unacceptable. Audio
NZ Rugby slammed for Chiefs investigation
A group of organisations has penned an open letter to NZ Rugby, saying its investigation into the Chiefs scandal was "not appropriate". Dr Jackie Blue joins Checkpoint in the studio. Video, Audio
Pacific women struggle in NZ labour market
Pacific women in New Zealand are finding it tough to get ahead in the labour market. Audio
Equal Opportunities Commissioner responds to pay gap
As you know our lead this morning is the gender pay gap in the public service. Audio
Push to set up specialist sexual violence court
The Law Commission wants a specialist sexual violence court set up and tested, along with an alternative process that victims can choose instead of going to court at all. Audio
HR Commissioner "deeply concerned" at handling of Sutton case
The State Services Commissioner is being told today that he's presided over a 'circus' in his handling of the Roger Sutton case, with his Equal Opportunities counterpart describing the process as… Audio
Roger Sutton sent on gardening leave
The chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, who has quit under the cloud of sexual misconduct, has been placed on 'gardening leave' in his half a million dollar a year job. Audio
Public sector drags its feet on equal pay for men and women
The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says three significant government agencies are the main culprits, when it comes to the pay gap between men and women in the public sector. Audio
Concerns raised about Jackie Blue appointment
The newly-appointed Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Jackie Blue. Audio
