The staff affected by the wage rise are largely front of house and backstage staff at council-owned theatres including the Opera House. About 120 workers at Wellington City Council-owned venues are about to be paid a living wage. The pay increase would come into effect on September 1, when the Living Wage increases from $20.55 an hour to $21.15. This follows revelations that Wreda paid many casual staff less than the Living Wage, despite a pledge from the council. Council Living Wage portfolio holder Fleur Fitzsimons said now all council-controlled organisations would be paying the living wage.

Source: Stuff June 05, 2019 00:21 UTC