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January 22, 2026
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Fair pay practices survey

Are fair pay practices good for business - or just good PR?

Does measuring and reporting pay gaps actually help your business? 

We’re running a national survey to find out. It’s the first of its kind in New Zealand.

We’re not just asking if pay gap reporting is “nice to have”. We’re testing whether it pays off:

  • Retention: Are teams staying longer when pay settings are clearer and fairer?

  • Recruitment: Does transparency help you hire faster and attract better candidates?

  • Productivity and performance: Do clearer pay practices make teams more engaged and effective?

  • Costs: What’s the real time and spend to measure/report, and how does that compare to benefits?

Why participate?

You’ll receive a benchmarking summary and a copy of your own responses for your planning. You’ll also help build an independent evidence base so businesses can focus their effort where it creates value, not just compliance.

Key dates

Open: 21 January 2026
Close: 22 March 2026

Take the survey!