Luxon defends timing of National's new parental leave policy

Monday 27 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Jul, 11:15am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Labour Party, National Party, Morning Report, Stuart Nash

Christopher Luxon has dismissed criticism regarding the timing of National's new paid parental leave announcement. The party plans to extend leave to 30 weeks and allow parents to take leave simultaneously. Luxon stated the policy has been planned for a long time.

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1. StuffMon 27 Jul, 9:44am

   ‘Planned for ages’: Luxon dismisses insinuations over parental leave policy (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZMon 27 Jul, 11:15am

   Luxon rejects criticism on party's paid parental leave record (opens in new tab)