Living Wage

Notes related to the Living Wage Aotearoa campaign

Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut

April 17, 2025June 18, 2025

The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi is concerned for low-income workers given new data released by Stats NZ that shows inflation was 2.5% for the year… Read More »Inflation data confirms real terms minimum wage cut

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