Through pure people power - with workers, faith, and community uniting - the Govt has decided to keep the Living Wage in its procurement guidelines for contracted cleaners, catering workers, and security guards. Special mention to the many workers who stood up and organised for this win. #NZpol

#nzpol A group of 20 senior economists including the NZCTU's Craig Renney has written to the Finance Minister and Prime Minister warning that the government’s economic strategy is failing and is causing “long-term harm” to communities across New Zealand.

The decision is a demonstration of the organising power of trade unions, charities, NGO's and the wider Living Wage movement. We should celebrate their victory and the lasting good it will achieve for thousands of households in New Zealand.

It’s clear that someone around the Cabinet Table could see that cutting the wages of some of the lowest paid workers in the country is not a way to build a more prosperous economy, and we should thank them. More of their voice is needed to prevent other harmful reform.

Removing the Living Wage protection in government contracts would likely cost the government additional money in higher welfare payments and other costs. The only beneficiaries of the proposal are the companies that would have been able to slash wages by up to $11,336 a year.

The living wage is set at a level that allows New Zealanders to live a decent life. Decent work and decent wages should be the hallmark of employment in New Zealand. The previous government recognised this by adding it to the guidelines in 2021 procurement.govt.nz/assets/procu...

#nzpol GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨 Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision

This is excellent news! Great work @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused. Paying the Living Wage is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol #ShopLocal #ShopLivingWage #ForAFairerAotearoa

The Living Wage rate 2025-26 is $28.95. It came into effect on 1st September 2025 and runs to 31st August 2026. #GoodForWorkers #GoodForBusiness #GoodForSociety You can find the data and information that underpins the Living Wage rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw25

“At Clean for Good, we became an Accredited Living Wage Employer because fair pay is the foundation of quality and dignity. We clean homes, but we are really caring for people. Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow” #kikorangi #LivingWage

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow. We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results. For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice" - Clean For Good

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow. We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results. For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice" - Clean For Good

Shout out to Living Wage Employer @cleanforgoodnz 🎉❤👏🏾 👉🏾 For more information about becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, contact our team at [email protected] 👉🏾 To find out more about Clean for Good and the services they offer, head to cleanforgood.co.nz #NZpol 1/2

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused. Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

The current Living Wage rate is $28.95. It’s an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused. Read more about the current Living Wage here: www.livingwage.org.nz #NZpol #LivingWage #GoodForWorkers #GoodForBusiness #GoodForSociety #GoodForTheEconomy

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage. #LivingWageEmployers #EthicInAction #TheRealDeal You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e... #nzpol

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage. #LivingWageEmployers #EthicInAction #TheRealDeal You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e... #nzpol

The 2025/26 Living Wage rate is $28.95. It’s an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker & whānau focused. The Living Wage considers basic expenses, & gives breathing room for rest, activities, or saving for a rainy day. It’s good for collective wellbeing, & our economy. #nzpol

The 2025/26 Living Wage rate is $28.95. It applies from 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026. #nzpol Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. www.livingwage.org.nz

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage. #LivingWageEmployers #EthicInAction #TheRealDeal You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

Accredited Living Wage Employers pay directly employed workers and regular contractors, like cleaners and security guards, at least a Living Wage. #LivingWageEmployers #EthicInAction #TheRealDeal You can find accredited employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values 3/3 #nzpol

The Principal Partners Council are an advisory group to the Living Wage Governance Board. Each member is a champion of the Living Wage in their respective industries. They have a deep commitment to valuing and improving the lives of all workers. 2/3 #nzpol

Our principal partners are from a diverse range of small to large businesses and not-for-profit organisations. They draw on their organisational knowledge, resources and experience to enhance our Movement and lead the way for business. 1/3 #nzpol

"About 300 people attended the housing and wages forum at St Matthew's Church in Akl CBD, organised by Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga Tāmaki Makaurau (Te Ohu). Brown and Leoni both agreed to help council-controlled organisations, including Auckland Transport, become Living Wage Accredited Employers.” #nzpol

It’s tonight. Wages & Houses Mayoral Forum Wednesday 17th September St Matthew in the City 6pm start. #NZpol

To find out how you can become a Living Wage Employer, contact our team at [email protected] 2/2 #LivingWageBreakfastConversations #AucklandConversations #LivingWageNZ #LivingWageEmployerNZ #AucklandCouncil

We got to hear from Tāmaki Makaurau's largest employer, CEO of Akl Council, Phil Wilson at our recent 'Living Wage Employer Conversations'. 1/2 To hear more from Phil Wilson and our other panelists, head to youtu.be/Sy1X6wrdM-Y #LivingWage #NZpol

Get your school board to sign the pledge — to show central government that schools want funding for the Living Wage for around 15,000 cleaners 🧹, caretakers 🛠, canteen staff 👨‍🍳, and groundskeepers 2/2 Watch this space 👀 Get your school to sign here 👉 www.livingwageschools.org/pledge

Get your school board to sign the pledge — to show central government that schools want funding for the Living Wage for around 15,000 cleaners 🧹, caretakers 🛠, canteen staff 👨‍🍳, and groundskeepers 🌱✊1/2 Watch this space 👀 Get your school to sign here 👉 www.livingwageschools.org/pledge

We got to hear from Tāmaki Makaurau's largest employer, CEO of Akl Council, Phil Wilson at our recent 'Living Wage Employer Conversations'. 1/2 To hear more from Phil Wilson and our other panelists, head to youtu.be/Sy1X6wrdM-Y #LivingWage #NZpol

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️ KIA ORA EVERYONE, We are getting closer to the BIG DAY and always, there's bound to be challenges and bumps along the way. Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Mayoral Forum will now start at 6:00PM SHARP with doors opening at 5:30PM along with kai. #LivingWage

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori ❤ #TeReo #tewikiotereomāori #LivingWageEmployerNZ #LivingWageNZ

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values. (Video) At the event hosted by Kiwibank, the the CEOs of Simplicity, Braemar Hospital, Akl Council & Te Uru Taangata Workplace Inclusion talk about their journey to accreditation - the positives & the challenges. #nzpol

The Living Wage in Action - Why Employers Are Choosing to Lead with Values. (Video) At the event hosted by Kiwibank, the the CEOs of Simplicity, Braemar Hospital, Akl Council & Te Uru Taangata Workplace Inclusion talk about their journey to accreditation - the positives & the challenges. #nzpol

Championing the Living Wage means celebrating Living Wage Employers and standing with workers like Lui from Resene Paints – who spoke at the forum – in their campaign to see their employer step up! Watch this space for the Hutt City Council Scorecards! 2/2 #

It was fantastic to see mayoral and ward council candidates committing to our Living Wage asks for the Hutt: ✅ Commit to Hutt City Council remaining a Living Wage Employer ✅ Ensure the new water entity becomes a Living Wage Employer ✅ Champion the Living Wage to create a Living Wage Hutt City 1/n

At our recent Living Wage Breakfast Conversations, Fiona Michel – CEO of Braemar Hospital and member of the Living Wage Principal Partners Council – summed it up perfectly when asked 'how care and compassion guide decisions'. Check out Fiona's comments in full via this link youtu.be/Sy1X6wrdM-Y

"It makes absolutely no sense to me, that in a health care organization you would allow your own workers to live in poverty, when fundamentally you are a business trying to help people who have, perhaps had a health care issue because of that [housing & money]" - Fiona Michel, CEO Braemar Hospital

"It makes absolutely no sense to me, that in a health care organization you would allow your own workers to live in poverty, when fundamentally you are a business trying to help people who have, perhaps had a health care issue because of that [housing & money]" - Fiona Michel, CEO Braemar Hospital

At our recent Living Wage Breakfast Conversations, Fiona Michel – CEO of Braemar Hospital and member of the Living Wage Principal Partners Council – summed it up perfectly when asked 'how care and compassion guide decisions'. Check out Fiona's comments in full via this link youtu.be/Sy1X6wrdM-Y

It’s tonight. Join us on 11 Sept to help make Lower Hutt a Living Wage City! #LivingWage #NZpol

I hope the workers get a living wage; this is wonderful news. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Now is the time to show up and have our voices heard. Everyone deserves a wage they can live on, and everyone has the Right to a Decent Home. #NZpol Wages & Houses Mayoral Forum Wed 17th Sept 2025 Doors Open 6pm for 6.30pm Start St Matthew-In-the-City RSVP: events.humanitix.com/wages-and-ho...

kia ora everyone! a mate has helped organise a fundraiser for Alzheimers NZ through ozone coffee. Really worthy cause if you're able to spare a few dollars ❤️🙏 alzheimersnz.grassrootz.com/move-for-dem...

“Every dollar above the bare minimum is an act of justice. It says to our families, you are valued, your work is dignified and your children deserve a better future than their forbears” - Alec Toleafoa, The Polynesian Panther Party Legacy Trust Check out all the speeches below #nzpol #LivingWage

"Employers who step up to pay the Living Wage, are partners in building a village where no flat tire leaves a family vulnerable to the depredation of joblessness and poverty" - Alec Toleafoa - Polynesian Panthers Party Legacy #NZpol #LivingWageEmployers www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT. WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE #LivingWageNZ #LivingWageEmployers #TheRealDeal #NZpol You can accredited Living Wage Employers on our website: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...