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Hipkins Pledges Pay-Equity Law Reversal, First Settlements for Care Workers

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins pledged to reverse the pay-equity law that cancelled benefits for tens of thousands of women.
He said care and support workers will be first to receive a settlement after the reversal.
Hipkins promised every nurse graduate will secure a job in New Zealand’s health system.
He announced a no-upfront-cost solar panel scheme to cut household power bills and replace fossil-fuel subsidies.

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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins pledged to reverse the pay-equity law that cancelled benefits for tens of thousands of women.
He said care and support workers will be first to receive a settlement after the reversal.
Hipkins promised every nurse graduate will secure a job in New Zealand’s health system.
He announced a no-upfront-cost solar panel scheme to cut household power bills and replace fossil-fuel subsidies.