New Zealand’s pay gaps have barely shifted in years. Most stay out of sight because employers aren’t required to report them. The Pay Transparency Bill would change that, making large employers report their pay gaps on a public register. Add your name to back it.
NEW RESEARCH
The first New Zealand study of pay gap reporting (BERL, 2026) finds it costs most businesses under 10 hours of staff time, and two-thirds say the benefits outweigh the costs.
WHAT’S A PAY GAP?
A pay gap is the difference in average or median pay between groups of workers, and it isn’t the same as equal pay. Most of New Zealand’s gap can’t be put down to women’s education, experience or job choice. For the full picture and the figures, read Pay Gaps 101.
HOW ELSE CAN YOU HELP?
Once your name’s in the tin, show your support by sharing on social media or host a Lift the Lid afternoon tea at your workplace. You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay informed on the Bill’s progress.
Latest updates
Gender pay gap: Study finds businesses gain productivity, staff retention from reporting | NZ Herald | 18 June 2026
First research into pay gap reporting in NZ shows surprising benefits | 18 June 2026
Media release June 2026The role of pay reporting in reducing pay gaps | BERL | 18 June 2026
This report asks whether introducing pay gap reporting more widely in New Zealand could help reduce gender and ethnic pay gaps, under what conditions it is most effective, and what costs and benefits are entailed.New Zealand Herald | Gender pay gap: 5000 emails sent to Prime Minister Christopher Luxton from women invoicing for lost wages | 1 April 2026
Newsroom | Why women feel so tired | 2 Feb 2026
RNZ Morning Report | Survey results show Kiwis want pay gaps published | 9 Dec 2025
Newsroom | Working for free is great if it’s voluntary | 4 Dec 2025
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