Following the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, demand for construction labour to help in the rebuild was high and employers struggled to fill roles. At the same time, there was a decrease in women’s employment.
Transport is one area where gender implications might not be obvious.
The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) programme is designed to increase access for Māori and Pasifika learners to vocational and pre-employment training.
We know it will take time before the gender pay gap will close. Meanwhile, there are some things that you can do to may help you to be paid fairly.
Pay gaps between women and men can vary between industries, occupations, and a range of other demographics. Employers play a vital role in closing pay gaps within their workplaces.
The government has been acting to reduce the gender pay gap for more than 60 years.
Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women convenes the International Women’s Caucus, a forum for government agencies and non-government organisations to work collaboratively on international issues relevant to the interests and wellbeing of women.
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This is the first report that uses the Growing Up in New Zealand data to explore how the inability to access affordable childcare affects the long run labour market outcomes of mothers.
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