Protesters confront Finance Minister over pay equity changes in Christchurch

Friday 30 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 9:01pm

In this story Nicola Willis, Public Service Association

Dozens of protesters gathered at Addington Raceway on Friday to oppose recent pay-equity legislation. The group demonstrated outside a post-Budget business lunch where Finance Minister Nicola Willis was scheduled to speak to business leaders. Protesters used megaphones and banners to voice their opposition to the government's changes.

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1. The PressFri 30 May 2025, 2:24pm

   Unions protest pay equity changes outside post-Budget business lunch (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 30 May 2025, 5:48pm

   Christchurch protesters confront Finance Minister Nicola Willis over pay equity (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 May 2025, 9:01pm

   Protesters out in force for Willis visit to Christchurch (opens in new tab)