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Kia ora whānau, next Tuesday 11th April from 6:45 - 7:45 there will be a meeting with Kāinga Ora, chaired by MP Deborah Russell. This will take place in the Ivan Burgess Room at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. This may be our only opportunity to not only voice our disappointment about Mr … View moreKia ora whānau, next Tuesday 11th April from 6:45 - 7:45 there will be a meeting with Kāinga Ora, chaired by MP Deborah Russell. This will take place in the Ivan Burgess Room at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. This may be our only opportunity to not only voice our disappointment about Mr Thompson's generous gift not being honoured with no pensioner housing in the proposal, but also any other concerns we may have. We need you to show your support. Please share this to neighbours, friends and family so that everyone can get along to it!
Kāinga Ora had intended to provide answers to our questions from the Blockhouse Bay Markets on 25/03 by last Friday (31/03). Kāinga Ora has not done so. They not only have not provided a response to our questions but they also have provided no response to the signed documents that outlined the gifting and are still seeking their own legal advice. They have said information should be provided by 4pm tomorrow (05/04).
Further updates:
- Newshub have conducted a TV interview and this should air towards the end of the week.
- Newstalk ZB plans to run the story around Easter Weekend.
- I have had a meeting with Mark Mitchell National MP who has lent his full support and will assist where possible (he has dealt with KO before). Listen out for him on Newstalk Zb tomorrow morning where he may discuss this.
- I am still awaiting a promised personal response from Megan Woods (Minister of Housing)
- S92 Letter response has been extended to 14/04 (pending Council approval to do so)
- RNZ published an article and audio last week (re-distributed by TVNZ and Newshub)
Again here is the link to the petition to sign, share and comment on - chng.it...
Let's DO IT FOR DARBY! Hope to see you there next Tuesday 11th April at 6:45.
The minimum wage went up about 7% to $22.70 on April 1, while the living wage will rise by 9.9% to $26 from September 1 this year.
Both changes reflect New Zealand's high cost of living at the moment, but the two figures are set by different people and they have different impacts on different… View moreThe minimum wage went up about 7% to $22.70 on April 1, while the living wage will rise by 9.9% to $26 from September 1 this year.
Both changes reflect New Zealand's high cost of living at the moment, but the two figures are set by different people and they have different impacts on different groups of Kiwis. Here's what it all means.
What is the minimum wage?
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The minimum wage is a legal obligation, set by the government and reviewed each year. It applies to most employees aged 16 years or over, and it's the lowest amount an employer can pay their employee (before tax).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment estimates about 222,900 people will see their pay rise with the latest hike.
As well as the adult minimum wage, there's a starting-out minimum wage — now $18.16 — for some 16 to 19-year-old employees who haven't been with their current employer for six continuous months yet, or are still undertaking industry training. It is 80% of the adult minimum wage.
But "if an employee is supervising or training other workers, then the starting-out minimum wage doesn't apply and they must be paid at least the adult minimum wage", the Employment NZ website clarifies.
There's also a training minimum wage — also $18.16 — for certain employees, including many apprentices, who are over 20 and undergoing an approved industry training programme.
It doesn't apply to employees who are being trained at work, and again, it doesn't apply to employees supervising or training others.
Are there any exceptions to the rule?
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Not everyone's pay rate is covered by the legislation that sets the minimum wage.
Migrant workers have the same minimum employment rights as Kiwi workers, but a small number of people with disabilities that affect their work are paid less than the minimum wage.
There is no minimum wage for employees under 16, while "inmates of any charitable institution (who aren't living there just because they're employees) who do any work as inmates" are also exempt, as are prisoners working while in custody.
How's the living wage different?
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The living wage is an opt-in rate, released by a group called the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand.
In their words, the living wage "means thriving, not just surviving".
It's currently $23.65, and accredited living wage employers pledge to pay at least that amount to all staff and regular contractors.
Like the minimum wage, the cost of living is a key factor in how it's calculated. It is worked out independently, using the latest data and movement in New Zealand’s average hourly earnings.
Living wage employers must meet certain criteria.
How have the two been tracking?
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Both wages have been rising for years, with the current hikes coming as inflation is close to a 32-year high at 7.2%.
The minimum wage was set at just $8.50 two decades ago, from March 24, 2003.
It hit $13 on April 1, 2011, and rose steadily from there before reaching $20 for the first time on April 1, 2021.
The first living wage in New Zealand was set at $18.40 in 2013. At the time, the minimum wage was $13.75.
The living wage cleared $20 within a few years, set at $20.20 in 2017.
Since September 1 last year, it's been $23.65, and the new rate later this year will be the first time it's cleared $25.
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beautiful persian cross breed kittens, available. They are very fluffy, soft, playful, toilet trained. Used to other cats and kids. Proceeds from this sale will go towards getting our other cats fixed.
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