Dame Marilyn Waring
Dame Marilyn Waring is a prominent New Zealand politician and former member of Parliament, known for her advocacy on women's rights and social issues. She gained international recognition for her work in promoting gender equality and her criticism of traditional economic measures that often overlook the contributions of women. Recently, she has been in the news for leading a group of former MPs in forming a 'people’s select committee' to address concerns regarding pay equity changes, highlighting her continued influence in New Zealand's political landscape.
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Recent news mentions
Dame Marilyn Waring was among the hosts at the dinner.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Dame Marilyn Waring is chairing a select committee to hear evidence on pay equity.
Audrey Young: Behind the pay equity dispute over comparatorsNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Dame Marilyn Waring is assembling a line-up of former MPs to form a 'people's select committee' on pay equity.
Why David Seymour’s upcoming stint as Deputy Prime Minister has nerves on edge – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
