New Zealand's pay gap widens for Asians and Pacific peoples, despite an overall gender pay gap reduction.

The latest data from New Zealand's public sector shows a rising pay gap for Asians, now at 13% in 2023, and a significant gap for Pacific peoples at 16.6%. Despite a reduction in the overall gender pay gap to 7.1%, pay gaps for Māori, Pacific, Asian, and disabled women remain high. The University of Auckland reported the largest pay gaps for Asian and Pacific women, with Asian women facing a 33.5% gap among academic staff. Experts highlighted the need for better data collection and policies to address these disparities, especially for the growing Asian population.

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