Wellington families pay more for childcare than other regions

Monday 31 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10:40am

Data shows Wellington families on lower and middle incomes spend an average of $159 per week on early childhood education. This is higher than in Canterbury, where families spend $121 per week, and also more than in Auckland.

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1. The Press via The PostMon 31 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   Wellington families pay more for childcare than rest of NZ – at $159/week (opens in new tab)

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   • Canterbury families spend less on childcare than in Wellington and Auckland – at $121/week (opens in new tab) Mon 31 Mar 2025, 10:40am