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Merewyn Groom

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Merewyn Groom is completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in Economics with a minor in Information Systems. This is an adapted version of an article in the latest edition of Policy Quarterly, published by Victoria’s Institute for Governance and Policy Studies.

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Not so screwed: How women can close the retirement savings gap

The effects of the gender pay gap don't only last throughout a woman's working life – they carry on into her retirement. But there are ways to soften the blow to your KiwiSaver, writes Merewyn Groom.

By Merewyn Groom | 19th March, 2018

Super screwed: How the pay gap wrecks women’s retirements

Super screwed: How the pay gap wrecks women’s retirements

The causes of the gender pay gap can be subtle, but their effects can be dramatic and long-lasting – to retirement and beyond.

By Merewyn Groom | 15th February, 2018