National promises to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected
4 sources·Updated July 26, 2026
Paid parental leave
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- NZ Herald NZ·1h agoPM Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking after 30-week parental leave promise
Act candidate Stuart Nash resigned over a text about a National MP's maternity leave.
Read at NZ Herald NZ → - Stuff NZ·22h agoNational pledges to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeksRead at Stuff NZ →
- NZ Herald·22h agoElection 2026: National promises to extend paid parental leave as Katie Nimon says Stuart Nash apologised for comments
Nicola Willis said National wants 'strong families' who can give kids 'the best start'.
Read at NZ Herald → - RNZ Politics NZ·22h agoNational promises to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected
National has pledged to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected. The party is also proposing to revive a policy that allows parents to take some
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