living wage
Labour market pressures hit banks as annual personnel costs rise almost $250 million
15th Mar 23, 10:18am
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Labour market pressures hit banks as annual personnel costs rise almost $250 million
Minimum wage to rise by 6% - in line with inflation, but not a large enough jump to reach the living wage; MBIE and business lobby fear Covid-affected businesses will struggle
11th Feb 22, 11:40am
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Minimum wage to rise by 6% - in line with inflation, but not a large enough jump to reach the living wage; MBIE and business lobby fear Covid-affected businesses will struggle
Cleaners, security guards and catering staff who contract to government departments to be paid the living wage; Minimum wage likely to go up again next year
10th Nov 21, 11:36am
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Cleaners, security guards and catering staff who contract to government departments to be paid the living wage; Minimum wage likely to go up again next year
Is the Reserve Bank's focus on the moveable feast of maximum sustainable employment appropriate, or could something like a government job guarantee be a better way of dealing with unemployment?
15th Aug 21, 6:01am
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Is the Reserve Bank's focus on the moveable feast of maximum sustainable employment appropriate, or could something like a government job guarantee be a better way of dealing with unemployment?
Policy Director and Economist for the Council of Trade Unions Andrea Black on five things that would make a difference in the lives of our essential workers
24th Jul 20, 10:00am
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Policy Director and Economist for the Council of Trade Unions Andrea Black on five things that would make a difference in the lives of our essential workers
Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues if American capitalism gives people the basic things they want, the socialist threat will go away
29th Feb 20, 9:25am
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Patrick Watson of Mauldin Economics argues if American capitalism gives people the basic things they want, the socialist threat will go away
Westpac's Simon Power explains why the bank is extending the Living Wage to key contractors, challenges other big businesses to consider paying the Living Wage
1st Feb 19, 8:00am
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Westpac's Simon Power explains why the bank is extending the Living Wage to key contractors, challenges other big businesses to consider paying the Living Wage
Grant Robertson & Phil Twyford say getting house prices to five times income can be done, although it might take ‘some considerable time’
26th Jun 18, 3:51pm
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Grant Robertson & Phil Twyford say getting house prices to five times income can be done, although it might take ‘some considerable time’
The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
3rd Dec 17, 6:04am
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The new Housing Minister sets out how he plans to "build communities", deal with homlessness, "build 100,000 affordable homes for first home buyers", help renters, and sort out the tax incentives
NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
4th Apr 16, 9:40am
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NZ Initiative's Eric Crampton says the living wage movement and pushes to increase the minimum wage to the living wage can easily do more harm than good
Paul Barber on the success of the Sallies, unequal pies, over weight & under informed, a challenge for responsible landlords, Dilbert & more
11th Dec 15, 10:41am
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Paul Barber on the success of the Sallies, unequal pies, over weight & under informed, a challenge for responsible landlords, Dilbert & more
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says Wellington needs to be cured of its Living Wage fever - because the 'fever' might spread
8th Jun 15, 10:41am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says Wellington needs to be cured of its Living Wage fever - because the 'fever' might spread
Bernard Hickey looks at the initial signs the Living Wage campaign is working to help companies and the economy alike
12th Oct 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey looks at the initial signs the Living Wage campaign is working to help companies and the economy alike
Living wage and apprenticeships a key focus for the CTU this election. Happiest with the Greens and Labour
18th Sep 14, 4:18pm
Living wage and apprenticeships a key focus for the CTU this election. Happiest with the Greens and Labour
Mieke Welvaert shows that families who receive social assistance get little from a rise in the minimum wage, would probably lose jobs, and get pushed further towards the bottom
13th Aug 14, 10:26am
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Mieke Welvaert shows that families who receive social assistance get little from a rise in the minimum wage, would probably lose jobs, and get pushed further towards the bottom
Gareth Morgan thinks we should be doing spot checks on premises for compliance with employment laws in the same way we check for hygiene standards. Your view?
26th Feb 13, 9:30am
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Gareth Morgan thinks we should be doing spot checks on premises for compliance with employment laws in the same way we check for hygiene standards. Your view?