Nearly half of Kiwis think equality has already been achieved. 

And 1 in 3 young men think equality has gone too far.

These results come from the National Council of Women of New Zealand's 2025 Gender Attitude Survey.

Council President Dr Suzanne Manning says the views are outdated and entrenched.

"What men see is being comfortable with the status quo, and all these rules that are put in could take their privileges away from them." 

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Nearly half of Kiwis think equality has already been achieved.&nbsp;
And 1 in 3 young men think equality has gone too far.
These results come from the National Council of Women of New Zealand's 2025 Gender Attitude Survey.
Council President Dr Suzanne Manning says the views are outdated and entrenched.
"What men see is being comfortable with the status quo, and all these rules that are put in could take their privileges away from them."&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Dr Suzanne Manning: National Council of Women of New Zealand President on the latest survey results about gender equality

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