Women's Day of Action: Rise up for Pay Equity
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WhenSeptember 20, 2025 at 8:00am - 6pm
Nationwide
Women's Day of Action: Rise up for Pay Equity
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This day is a bold and visible statement in the fight for pay equity. 132 years and one day after women secured the right to vote in Aotearoa, we gather again in strength and solidarity.
The Government has gutted pay equity legislation that would have eased the cost of living and lifted pay for 182,000+ people. They have cancelled claims set to boost the very services that make life possible – schools, libraries, hospitals, aged care, disability support, and more.
In the face of these attacks, people in Aotearoa have stood strong for pay equity. We have shown that we value the working people who give their blood, sweat, and skill to care-oriented mahi every day. No Government can dismantle pay equity – we have won it before, and we will win it again. Now is the time to keep the pressure on.
This Day of Action is more than protest – it is a celebration of the women who nurture, lead, and resist. It honours the suffrage legacy and amplifies our collective power to shape the future. It is a moment for all who love and support women to show their solidarity. Wear purple, green, and white to honour the Aotearoa suffrage flower – the camellia – and show up!
Actions are planned across the country: March in Auckland, gather in Porirua or Christchurch, raise your voice in Wellington, host a crafternoon in Invercargill, or show support online – you are part of this movement.
These events welcome everyone – whānau, communities, and individuals of all genders, backgrounds, and identities – to stand together for pay equity and justice.
Our message is clear: Pay equity is not optional. Our livelihoods should never be on the political chopping block.
If you’d like to plan an activation or event in your community, let us know, and we will share the details on this page.
Events:
Where: Laurie Hall Park
When: 11:30-1:30pm
What: A picnic for pay equity. Join us to celebrate women, workers and those working in roles impacted by Pay Equity. There will be free kai available and fun for the whole whanau.
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March for Pay Equity
Gathering at AUT forecourt (Gate 3), Wellesley Street East . At 12pm we will march down Queen Street to Te Komititanga (in front of Britomart).
From 12:30pm - enjoy a programme of speeches, performances, educational stalls, voter enrolment, and an afternoon for the whole whānau to enjoy.
This event is by and for the community – join us to show this government that we care about our teachers, care and support workers, nurses, early childhood teachers, librarians, and the 350,000 workers impacted by the gutting of pay equity.
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Quiz and information competition for Pay Equity
Join us on the corner of Pollen St and Pahau Street from 10:30am-11:30am
Join us for a community friendly event for the whole whānau. There will be speeches from workers impacted by Pay Equity and more!
When: 11am-1pm
Where: Te Kura Nui O Rototuna High Schools, 56 Kimbrae Drive, Rototuna North, Hamilton
Join us for a Protest action and picnic for Pay Equity. 132 Years since securing women’s right to vote – we are coming together again to rise up for pay equity. Wear your purple, green, white and join us!
When: 10.30am-1.30pm
Where: Mount Drury
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A March for Pay Equity with community leaders and speakers. We will have speakers from various Pay Equity claims, politician's and community leaders.
When: 10:30am meeting on Gladstone Road at the town clock.
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Community gathering for Pay Equity
Where: Puke Ariki Landing
When: 12pm-3pm
What: A community friendly event for the whole whanau with speeches from workers impacted by pay equity, a bouncy castle, stalls, health checks, facepainting and more.
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Community gathering for Pay Equity
Where: Napier Soundshell
When: 11am – 2pm
What: Join us as we celebrate 132 years since women fought for and secured the right to vote. We will be hearing from workers impacted by pay equity, live performances, sausage sizzle and something for the whole family to enjoy.
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Whanganui Market Stall: There will be a stall setup at the Whanganui Markets for the day where you can come by and learn about what pay equity is and what the impacts of the recent changes are for everyday people.
We will also be meeting outside the Tram Shed from 10am to 11am with placards to raise our voices in support of women and workers everywhere.
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Join us to Rally for Pay Equity!
Where: At the Clocktower in the Square - Te Marae o Hine
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A celebration of women for Pay Equity!
Join us on Saturday the 20th of September at the Women’s Day of Action for a rally, protest and celebration of women in the workforce.
When: 11.30am-1pm at Town Hall Square Masterton
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March, Rally Party for Pay Equity
We will be marching from Midland Park to Parliament for powerful speeches then heading across the road to Wellington's Party for Pay Equity! A free event for the whole whānau! Kai, children’s activities, music, and heaps more. 11am-1pm. All are welcome!
When: 10:30am meeting at Midland Park – marching to Parliament for a rally at 11am. Across the road at 11am the Party for Pay Equity at Wellington Cathedral opens.
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Rally for Pay Equity
Where: "The Gap". Gather to stand up for pay equity.
When: 11am -12pm
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Gather for Pay Equity
Come together to celebrate the women in our lives. We will be hearing speeches, enrolling to vote, have awesome stalls, activities for Tamariki and coming together in solidarity.
Where: Te Rauparaha arena
When: 10am-12pm
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A celebration of Women for Pay equity!
Join us for a community friendly event for the whole family. There will be speeches from community leaders, kai, stalls, health checks and more!
When:11am-2pm
Where: Taitoko Levin Village Green - Corner of Queen and Salisbury Streets, Levin, Levin 5510
Rise up Nelson! Rise up for Women!
When: 10.30am-1.30pm
What: Bring your families, friends, neighbours and nannas to this family-friendly event to rise up and push back for women’s rights. Our march down Trafalgar Street will end at the Cathedral Steps where there will be face-painting, balloons, music, speakers, a sausage sizzle and more!
Where: Assemble at 10.30am at the carpark between Burger King and the Library (Halifax Street) ready to march at 11am.
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EVENT CANCELLED
Join us for a community sausage sizzle with live music and kids' entertainment in Dixon Park from 12 noon to 2pm.
Where: Town Clock
When: from 11am
Join us between 11am and 12pm at the town clock. We will have the mayor and other community members present. There’s a sausage sizzle and all are welcome.
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A community march to honour Kate Sheppard’s fight for Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value and to continue the call for pay equity today. The day will include a cyclists’ ride-in, karakia, kai, children’s activities, a march through the city, speakers, cultural performances, healthcare checks, and solidarity actions.
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The Timaru Labour party stall will be hosting a Pay Equity event - individuals and groups will be sharing their stories with the community!
“Equitea Party”
Ōtepoti / Dunedin – Market Reserve 650 Princes Street.
Saturday September 20 – 11.00am – 2.00pm
BBQ, tea, coffee and cake, entertainment, activities.
If the weather is too challenging the event will be cancelled – listen to radio and check the website.
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A gathering for Pay Equity
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Pay Equity Community Day
When: 11am-2pm
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