Paying Living Wage a Success for Growing Ice Cream Maker

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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