Gender Pay Gap
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Which of our biggest organisations are managing to close the gender gap?
Who's in charge at some of our biggest organisations and how are they doing when it comes to gender balance? Audio
Gender pay gap reporting can boost profits: report
New Zealand is falling behind other western countries in closing the gap between men and women's wages, according to new research. Audio
A hidden consequence of the gender pay gap
Dr Claire Dale from University of Auckland has been conducting research into the relationship between our ageing population and the gender pay gap. She's deeply concerned about the gender pension gap… Audio
A win for pay equity, reduction in the gender pay gap
Female-dominated workforces have been legally empowered to negotiate the same pay as comparable male-dominated workforces.
Parliament passed the Equal Pay Amendment Bill under urgency just before… Audio
3MM: Dr Katherine Ravenswood on International Women's Day
We've come a long way from no parental leave in the 1970s, to the first woman firefighter in the 1980s. From a 'toothless' Equal Pay Act, to Kristine Bartlett and thousands of care and support workers… Audio
Call for gender pay gap transparency
A union has called for businesses to be required by law to report on their gender pay gap. It comes after Westpac revealed a 30.3 per cent gender pay gap, despite efforts to increase the number of… Audio
Pay equity ticked off; gender pay gap a long way away
Westpac NZ, a bank proud of its equity record, has revealed shocking figures on its own gender pay gap. It's front-footing the issue but says it can't change things on its own. Audio
Dunedin Council CEO turns down massive pay increase
Dunedin city council CEO Dr Sue Bidrose given a massive pay rise for parity, but turned down the new salary of $444,000. Audio
Women’s cricket agreement is a start - but the gap is still wide
A new three-year payment agreement for women cricketers in New Zealand may be a breakthrough, but the gap between men and women is still wide.
Diversity Australia Council CEO talks pay equality
The CEO of Diversity Australia Council, Lisa Annalese, is in New Zealand as special guest for the 2019 Diversity Awards this evening. She talks about the differences between Australia and New Zealand… Audio
Women's ministry defends higher salaries for its male staff
The Ministry for Women - which aims to eliminate the gender pay gap - has defended paying its male staff 6 percent more than its female staff.
Story of the Day for 10 June 2019
Ali Ventura talks about the womens football world cup which has begun in France, and the massive pay-gap between the female and male players of soccer. Audio
What is the link between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap?
Researchers have revealed links between risk-taking girls and the gender pay gap. Audio
Insight: Fathers who stay at home
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's partner, Clarke Gayford will be the primary caregiver of their first child. But what is known about stay-at-home fathers? And what's stopping more men from stepping… Video, Audio, Gallery
Equal pay law change: issues for employers and women
Changes to pay equity legislation are expected some time later this year. We ask whether it'll be a fairer deal for women and whether employers will be ready ? Jennifer Howes is a senior solicitor in… Audio
Number of businesswomen in leadership roles drops to 14-year low
While International Women's Day is being celebrated today, the number of women in senior management roles in New Zealand has fallen to its lowest point in 14 years, a new report has found. Audio
NZX reveals slow uptake on gender equality
Businesses still have a long way to go to bring about greater levels of diversity, according to industry experts.
Some Black Ferns 'take a pay cut' to play
Former Black Fern Emma Jensen says a pay increase for players would mean they could focus on the game more, rather than paying the bills.
Maxine Gay - The first lady of First Union
Maxine Gay is Retail, Finance and Commerce Secretary of FIRST Union, and next month steps down from over 30 years at the forefront of New Zealand's union movement. The daughter of a seamstress and a… Audio
