Minimum Wage

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

From Apilr 1 2023 the minimum wage is $22.70. Thi si the biggest rise in history

Minimum wage increase to make real difference

March 31, 2023November 23, 2023

The biggest increase in the history of the minimum wage will have a huge impact for workers on low wages, says the New Zealand Council… Read More »Minimum wage increase to make real difference