# Living Wage Certified As a [**Living Wage Certified employer**](https://www.livingwage.org.nz/), we’re proud to pay our team fairly for the skill and dedication they bring to every project. The Living Wage is calculated to reflect the true cost of living, going beyond the minimum wage to ensure staff can meet the real needs of themselves and their families. By committing to the **Living Wage standard**, we recognise the value of our people and the vital role they play in producing high-quality **screen printing, embroidery and heat-pressed merchandise**. This certification shows our team, our customers, and our community that we’re committed to fairness, transparency and long-term sustainability. For our clients, this means that when you order **custom printed t-shirts, embroidered uniforms, tote bags or other branded merchandise**, you’re partnering with a business that invests directly into its people. Fair wages lead to stability, craftsmanship, and attention to detail — all of which translate into better outcomes for your projects. Supporting the Living Wage movement also aligns with our broader responsibility goals: building a positive workplace culture, retaining skilled staff, and contributing to thriving communities. We believe that sustainable businesses are built not just on environmental choices but also on fair employment practices. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.theprintroom.nz/responsibility/team/living-wage-certified.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.