Paying Living Wage a Success for Growing Ice Cream Maker
It’s the second year for Living Wage Aoteroa. The announcement of second round (year two) employers will be made in
Hamilton tomorrow (July 1st). Tommy & James, the duo behind Nice Blocks and Little Island ice cream, have been on the Living Wage accredited system since its
establishment last year at a rate of $18.80 and will be moving to the newly announced Living Wage rate of $19.25.
Co-founder James Crow says "being there at the beginning was really important to Tommy and I and now moving with the
increase in living costs means we know our staff are getting what they need to be at their best both in our business and
within their families and communities".
Many companies and business experts have criticised the Living Wage rates stating that it will negatively affect both
businesses and employment rates but Crow thinks otherwise.
"If nothing else the Living Wage has placed a healthy demand on our business to put our people first while delivering
the best products in our sector. This has its challenges but overcoming these is what keeps us driven and successful as
we double in size year on year".
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