Articles tagged with Gender Pay Gap
132nd Suffrage Day: Celebrating Progress for Women in New Zealand
3 weeks ago | 222 viewsMinister for Women Nicola Grigg commemorates the 132nd anniversary of Suffrage Day, celebrating New Zealand's progress for women's rights. The government has made strides in reducing the gender pay gap, promoting women's representation in leadership roles, and improving health outcomes for women and girls. Grigg emphasizes the importance of continuing efforts towards achieving true equality and expresses gratitude to all women and girls for their contributions to New Zealand's advancement.
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1 month ago | 253 viewsNew Zealand's gender pay gap decreased from 8.2% to 5.2% in the June 2025 quarter, the lowest since data collection began in 1998, as reported by Stats NZ. Minister for Women, Nicola Grigg, hailed the improvement as positive news for women in the country. The government is dedicated to economic growth, with efforts to reduce pay gaps, increase wages, and create more job opportunities, though challenges persist in addressing ethnic pay gaps.
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