The People’s Select Committee

Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to the home page of the People’s Select Committee.

The People’s Select Committee has been established so the voices of the people of Aotearoa can be heard on pay equity.

The Committee will hold hearings where you can present your submission. Dates for hearings will be posted here when they are scheduled.

Who we are

The People’s Select Committee has been established by a group of 10 former women MPs from across the political spectrum to hear submissions from individuals and groups who were not able to be heard on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill 2025 as the Bill was passed under urgency. This will enable adequate scrutiny of the regulatory, economic and social impacts of the Bill through consideration of evidence provided by those directly affected and the public.

Members

Dame Marilyn Waring DNZM

former National Party MP

Jackie Blue MNZM

former National Party MP

Jo Hayes

former National Party MP

Belinda Vernon

former National Party MP

Ria Bond

former New Zealand First MP

Hon Liane Dalziel CNZM

former Labour Party minister

Hon Steve Chadwick QSO

former Labour Party minister

Hon Nanaia Mahuta

former Labour Party minister

Lynne Pillay

former Labour Party MP

Dr Sue Bradford

former Green Party MP

Contact us

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    PSA House, 11 Aurora Terrace
    Wellington, New Zealand.
    PO Box 3817,
    Wellington 6140