Cost of Living Archives

Opinion graphic from NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi featuring Sandra Grey, President of NZCTU, speaking into a microphone against a red background. Text reads: "This year will mark the third successive year in which minimum wage workers are expected to shoulder a pay cut."

Conflict everywhere, especially here in New Zealand

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

The first of April is both April Fools’ Day and the start of the new financial year. In Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s also the time… Read More »Conflict everywhere, especially here in New Zealand

New procurement rules hurt low-income workers

March 12, 2025June 18, 2025

New draft government procurement guidelines will remove living wage protections for thousands of low-paid workers in Aotearoa New Zealand, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President… Read More »New procurement rules hurt low-income workers