Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry: Addressing Pacific, Māori and Ethnic Pay Gaps

The Human Rights Commission is hosting a webinar to launch the findings of the first report produced by the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry, ‘Empirical analysis of Pacific, Māori and ethnic pay gaps in New Zealand’.

This report explores the factors that contribute to and explain the Pacific, Māori and ethnic pay gaps in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report found that only 27 percent of the pay gap for Pacific males could be explained, and 39 percent for Pacific females. Interestingly though, 73 percent of the pay gap for Pacific males and 61 percent of the pay gap for Pacific females could not be explained. This was likely to be due to factors such as discrimination, unconscious bias and other non – observable factors.

The report emphasises that addressing discrimination and unconscious bias is key to closing the Pacific Pay Gap.

Come join in on the discussions with our amazing line up of panelists:

• Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo — Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Human Rights Commission
• Professor Gail Pacheco — Director, NZ Work Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology
• Dr Sereana Naepi — Pacific academic and advocate, University of Auckland
• Rob Campbell — Professional Director; Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology

The EEO Commissioner will host the webinar alongside the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry Project Manager, Lisa Meto Fox.

When: Tuesday 19th July from 12.00pm to 1.00pm

Topic: Pacific, Māori and Ethnic Pay Gaps

There will be an opportunity for Q & A at the end of the panel.

If you have any questions, please email us at pacificpaygap@hrc.co.nz