“The Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 was a hatchet job on 180,000 workers and is representative of a political system that lacks the courage and foresight New Zealand urgently needs.”
She added: “I will never forget or forgive what this Government has done to low-paid workers – mostly women.”
She said workers were “belittled and mocked” during MPs’ debate on pay equity changes.
“Some MPs refused to meet affected workers in their own electorates. Procedure was weaponised against the very people Parliament exists to protect.”
Blue will join Opportunity to mentor new leader Qiulae Wong.
She is praising Wong for having the courage to enter “the nasty business of politics”.
“Opportunity is standing on a platform for transformational action and fairness – two things I have dedicated my career to progressing. That’s why I’m proud to join them and support their 2026 election campaign”.
She joins former Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway, who also advises Wong in his capacity as the party’s general manager.
Blue is the former Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner.