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Living Wage Employer, a Trademark for businesses/organisations licensed by the Accreditation Advisory Committee of LWMANZ.

You can find accredited LWEmployers and how to become accredited on our website https://www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_employers
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Shout out to Living Wage Employer @cleanforgoodnz 🎉❤👏🏾

👉🏾 For more information about becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, contact our team at accreditation@livingwage.org.nz

👉🏾 To find out more about Clean for Good and the services they offer, head to cleanforgood.co.nz

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"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".
October 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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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...

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Below a photo of the speaker, text reads: “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
September 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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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...
WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT. WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE
September 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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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

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Below a photo of Phil Wilson, CEO, Auckland Council text reads: "..if we want an inclusive community, if we want people contributing, if we actually want to raise the bar in terms of incomes and quality of life, then we've got to leave [behind]the mentality that takes us down a kind of low wage path...We've got to have an aspiration for a more productive, a better rewarded, a higher wage kind of economy that's based on collectively raising the bar in terms of education and the work opportunities and types of industries we have in the region." - Phil Wilson, CEO, Auckland Council
September 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori ❤

#TeReo #tewikiotereomāori #LivingWageEmployerNZ #LivingWageNZ
TE WIKI O TE REO MÃORI AKE AKE AKE MỖ AKE TONU TE REO
September 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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"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
Below a photo of the author text reads "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
September 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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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
Below a photo of Fiona her quote reads: 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
September 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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"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

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Below a photo of the speaker, text reads "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
September 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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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...
On a white background above the blue and orange circular Living Wage Employer logo text in black reads: WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT. WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE
September 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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"On behalf of my village, I want to commend the 340 Living Wage accredited Employers, specifically you who are here in the room this morning, for taking that brave step and living in the risk of.

Every dollar above the bare minimum is an act of justice…..1/2

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Below a photo of the speaker, text reads "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
September 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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WE DON'T CUT CORNERS,
WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT.
WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE

#LovingWageNZ
#LivingWageEmployers
#TheRealDeal
#NZpol

Find accredited Living Wage Employers on our website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...
WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT. WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE
September 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Attendees at the Living Wage Breakfast got to hear from an amazing panel of speakers:

- Phil Wilson, CEO AklCouncil
- Sam Stubbs, CEO Simplicity
- Fiona Michel, CEO Braemar Hospital
- Maretha Smit, CEO Te Uru Tāngata Workplace Inclusion

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#LivingWage
Above the Living Wage Employers Logo text reads Living Wage Employers in New Zealand
September 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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We were up bright and early last week for "Living Wage Breakfast Conversations" hosted by Kiwibank in collaboration with the Living Wage Principal Partners Council. 1/4

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#LivingWage
Standing, seating and kneeling Living Wage Employers, supporters and LW Principal Partners and Team members pose for a photo op at a LW Employer event. Above a Living Wage Employer Lovo on a white background, black text in capitals reads: WE DON'T CUT CORNERS, WE DON'T CUT PEOPLE SHORT. WE PAY THE LIVING WAGE
September 8, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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A special mention also goes to the team from "Auckland Conversations" for filming our event!

Please support these amazing businesses so they can continue to support us!

👉🏾 Keen to offer sponsorship?? Contact the team accreditation@livingwage.org.nz

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Logos of the following businesses: @kiwibanknz @thedamsoncollection @incafecoffee @jeuneora @lamingtonsocks @ozonecoffeenz @twoislandsco @wilddispensary
September 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Shout out to the sponsors of our "Living Wage Breakfast Conversations" event.

Events like these are only possible with the support of our incredible Living Wage Employers:

kiwibanknz
thedamsoncollection
incafecoffee
jeuneora
lamingtonsocks
ozonecoffeenz
twoislandsco
wilddispensary

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Logos of the following businesses: @kiwibanknz @thedamsoncollection @incafecoffee @jeuneora @lamingtonsocks @ozonecoffeenz @twoislandsco @wilddispensary
September 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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We celebrate the 340+ Living Wage Employers who, despite tough economic times, continue to do the right thing for their people, their businesses, and their communities. This commitment is transforming lives every day. 3/3

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#LivingWage
#LivingWageEmployer
#TheRealDeal
Under a blue bordered photo of Living Wage Employers at the 10 year celebration, white text on a blue background reads: The Living Wage rate 2025-26 is $28.95 from TODAY!
August 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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The Living Wage isn’t just about surviving - it’s about thriving. It means whānau can cover the basics and enjoy the little extras, like a family dinner out or a weekend away. 2/n

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#LivingWage
#ForAFairerAotearoa
Under a blue bordered photo of Living Wage Employers at the 10 year celebration, white text on a blue background reads: The Living Wage rate 2025-26 is $28.95 from TODAY!
August 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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From today, the Living Wage of $28.95 officially comes into effect!
That means over 55,000 workers employed by accredited Living Wage Employers across Aotearoa - and their regular contracted service providers - will now earn at least $28.95 an hour.

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#LivingWage
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Under a blue bordered photo of Living Wage Employers at the 10 year celebration, white text on a blue background reads: The Living Wage rate 2025-26 is $28.95 from TODAY!
August 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Become a Living Wage Employer

If you’re thinking of becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, well done! You’re on the way to transforming lives, enhancing your business and positively impacting our economy.

For more info click here: www.livingwage.org.nz/become_a_liv...

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Two embroidered squares tied to a metal railings the pink one to the left reads: Dignity - Living Wage. The yellow square to the right: Poverty . Over IT.
August 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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The Accreditation Team got to head to The Abbey, in Wellington last weekend! Such an inspiring space filled with young people of faith!

If you would like our team to present to your business, organisation or community, get in touch at accreditation@livingwage.org.nz
Living Wage Accreditation Team members stand on either side of the Living Wage Employer banner which reads: A Living Wage is the income necessary to provide workers and their families with the basic necessities of life. The Living Wage will enable all workers to live with dignity and participate as active citizens in society. Felicia Scherrer - Living Wage Movement Aotearoa Accreditation Lead brings her experience in the church and many years with the Living Wage Movement to explore the principles of economic justice in NZ through a faith-informed lens, highlighting how fair pay aligns with values of dignity, equity, and community care. Together, we'll unpack the role youth workers and young people can play in advocating for living wages, the importance of accreditation and creating sustainable change within their organisation.
August 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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On Monday 1 Sept, the Living Wage rate 2025-26 comes into effect. This means more than 55,000 workers across Aotearoa will get a pay rise.

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.

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Below a picture of Living Wage Members/Supporters standing behind a Living Wage banner, white text on a black background reads: The Living Wage rate will be $28.95 from 1 September 2025
August 25, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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From 1 September 2025, the Living Wage hourly rate will be $28.95.

Read more about 2025/26 Living Wage hourly rate here:
www.livingwage.org.nz/lw25
On a red felt piece of bunting laying on a wooden table multi coloured embroidered text reads: Living Wage - A community investment
August 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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From 1 September 2025, the NZ Living Wage hourly rate is $28.95.

Read more about the new Living Wage here: livingwage.org.nz/lw25

For a full report on the updated Living Wage rate 2025/26 clock here: assets.nationbuilder.com/nzlivingwage...
3 women stand behind a table on which is a Living Wage cake in blue and yellow. Underneath, on a white background, red text reads: $28.95 2025/26 Living Wage Hourly Rate
August 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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If you’re thinking of becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, well done! You’re on the way to transforming lives, enhancing your business and positively impacting our economy.

Find out about the how to here: www.livingwage.org.nz/become_a_liv...

Living Wage. Better Business.
A photo of the Good Fortune Coffee owners holding a Living Wage Employer logo The Living Wage Employer logo. A blue circle with the words Living Wage Employer centred in the middle. There are orange circles that decrease in size as they go up the left side of the blue circle. Below a photo of the Karma team there’s a red and white logo and the text: Lemonade tastes better from a Lwing Wage Employer Why pay the Living Wage: Increased Motivation of Employees Differentiate yourself from others Improved Relations with Employees
July 28, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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EVERY TIME YOU SPEND MONEY, YOU ARE CASTING A VOTE FOR THE KIND OF WORLD YOU WANT. - ANNA LAPPE

#ShopLocal
#ShopLivingWage
#ForAFairerAotearoa

You can find the list of accredited Living Wage Employers on the Living Wage website here: www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...
EVERY TIME YOU SPEND MONEY, YOU ARE CASTING A VOTE FOR THE KIND OF WORLD YOU WANT. ANNA LAPPE
July 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM