The Government has made good progress towards eliminating the gender pay gap in the Public Service, Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter announced today.

Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter has released a new report celebrating the contribution of Māori women in business across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter says today’s release of sexual and reproductive health data reinforces the significance of the Government’s commitment to providing free or very low-cost contraception.

Aotearoa can have equality between women and men with women paid fairly, safe in their homes and communities, and in control of their own bodies and healthcare. Government can provide leadership in creating equality for women All new legislation should be assessed for its impact on women. The Ministry for Women should be resourced and enabled to champion women’s interests and influence in policy development across government. The public service should set targets for the number of women employed in...

The Green Party has a plan to ensure that women and their families are treated fairly and paid better than they are now.  We will: Introduce pay transparency, by requiring employers to collect data on what they pay men and women. Make public sector chief executives responsible for achieving equal pay for employees of core Government departments. Amend the equal pay laws, to include agreed principles and an onus on employers to prove they are paying women fairly. Fund an...