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National Party Proposes Extended and Flexible Paid Parental Leave

26 Jul 2026 2:51 p.m. · Source: NZ National Party

A re-elected National Government plans to extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 and introduce flexibility for parents to take leave concurrently, aiming to better support working families and new parents.

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