Minimum wages increase from 1 April 2025
Wage rates are going up---From 1 April 2025:
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***the adult minimum wage will go up from $23.15 to $23.50 per hour
***the starting-out and training minimum wage will go up from $18.52 to $18.80 per hour
***all rates are before tax and any lawful deductions, for example, PAYE tax, student loan repayment, child support.
What to do now
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Take this opportunity to review your business processes, employment records and systems.
***Check that your payroll system is ready and updated for the 1 April changes, whether you have a manual or computer-based system.
***Re-calculate and update your budgets and cashflow as the increase may have an impact, including on items such as ACC levies, KiwiSaver contributions and holiday pay.
***Review the pay rates for skilled employees from 1 April.
***Consider reviewing your pricing strategy.
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