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National · 2026 · economy

Paid parental leave and holiday pay

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National proposes increasing paid parental leave to 27 weeks in July 2027, 28 weeks in July 2028 and 30 weeks in July 2029. It also proposes overlapping leave for parents, holiday-pay protections and KiwiSaver contributions during paid parental leave.

Party
National
Recorded status
Published proposal; selected measures, implementation not verified
Publication date
Not dated by publisher; observed in 2026
Recorded review date
1 October 2026
Year basis
Current position observed in 2026; this is the year checked, not a claimed first publication date.
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