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flag New Zealand's Living Wage rises to $28.95/hr in Sept., but plans to remove it from procurement rules face opposition.

flag New Zealand's Living Wage will rise to $28.95 per hour starting September 2025, a $1.15 increase reflecting a 4.2% rise in the average hourly wage. flag This wage, higher than the minimum wage by $5.45, is designed to cover basic necessities for workers and their families. flag Accredited employers, totaling 342 businesses, must meet this standard. flag However, there's opposition to the government's plan to remove the Living Wage requirement from procurement rules, with a recent poll showing 62% of New Zealanders opposing the move.

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