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RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
'Sense of betrayal' - day one of pay equity hearings
A sense of betrayal and an under-valuing of women's work. That was the resounding message at the first day of the People's Select Committee hearings, formed in response to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. The changes, announced in May by Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, halted 33 claims from female-dominated workforces which sought to prove they were underpaid in comparison to similar male-dominated industries. It also raised the threshold for future claims to be successful. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
'Sense of betrayal' - pay equity hearings begin
A sense of betrayal and an under-valuing of women's work. That was the resounding message at the first day of the People's Select Committee hearings, formed in response to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. The changes, announced in May by Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden, halted 33 claims from female-dominated workforces which sought to prove they were underpaid in comparison to similar male-dominated industries. It also raised the threshold for future claims to be successful. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
First submissions against govt's pay equity changes heard
employment national 26 minutes ago The first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte Cook.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
Wellington suburb Newtown sees increase in homelessness
Residents and businesses in a Wellington suburb say homelessness, drug taking and anti-social behaviour on the streets is reaching desperate levels. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
14-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Tasman residents cut off for second time in two weeks
The Tasman district remains in a state of emergency after Friday's devastating floods, leaving residents cut off for the second time in successive weeks. Some roads remain treacherous, while water is still out in some settlements. Six schools and early childcare centres were closed today in what was supposed to be the start of term three, and some residents are still unable to return home, having to make do without clean clothes or even fresh water. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
