Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is looking at a living wage of $20.55 an hour for council contractors as well as staff. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is looking at extending the payment of a 'living wage' beyond council staff to include at least some working for contractors. Goff said he asked for work to be done on extending the living wage to those who work for the council via contractors. READ MORE:* Paying a living wage 'adds up pretty quickly' – says alcohol trusts* Council declines 'living wage' policy for staff* Palmerston North City Council rejects paying staff living wage* Christchurch City Council moves to extend living wageGoff outlined the two unrelated moves, and he unveiled his proposal for next year's council budget with a 2.5 per cent rate rise as previously set in the city's 10-year budget. Palmerston North City and Marlborough District Council this year rejected paying council staff a minimum equal to the living wage.

Source: Stuff November 29, 2018 04:56 UTC