People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.

Te Hautū Kahurangi | Tertiary Education Union is encouraging members to make submissions to The People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity, formed by 10 former women MPs.

Professor Marilyn Waring DNZM who is chairing the committee says, “we are thrilled that hundreds of New Zealanders have already sent in submissions and taken the time to share their experiences and expertise with us.”

“The Committee recently met for the first time and discussed how we would work together. We have a good range of views and understanding represented and so we are well placed to consider the legislative changes and public views.

“I encourage people to keep sending in submissions.”

“We are looking forward to hearing from organisations, experts and workers at our first oral hearing, to be held in Wellington on the 11th of August 2025.”

“The Committee will deliver a report at the end of this process that will provide a summary of the key themes and conclusions of the submissions, and other evidence collected from OIAs, data analyses, parliamentary debates and press statements, as well as rigorous research on pay equity. This report will be provided to Parliament and available to the public by the end of the year.”

TEU has produced a submission guide to assist you in making your voice heard.

Submissions close on 31 July.

Another important action you can take immediately is to sign and share the Protect Pay Equity petition. It will be delivered to Parliament in a fortnight’s time and we need as many signatures as possible by then!