Pacific peoples paid less than Pākehā across New Zealand
For every dollar a Pākehā man makes, a Pacific woman makes 73 cents.
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Waikato DHB still receiving incorrect pay packs weeks on
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MBIE to provide payment range guidance for contractors
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Finance expert suggests redistribution of public sector CEO salaries
"Robin Hood"-style policy more effective than Govt-ordered pay freeze, Helen Roberts says.
'Unacceptable': The $73k gender pay gap for doctors
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Chloe Swarbrick: Wage crackdown a bitter pill for pandemic heroes
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Ministry 'audits' of wage subsidy questioned
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