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

Prof. 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 MP

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