National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks

Sunday 26 July 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 26 Jul, 11:12am

In this story National Party, Nicola Willis

The National Party has promised to increase paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks if re-elected. The proposal also includes allowing parents to take leave simultaneously, removing current restrictions on overlapping time off.

How they headlined it

10:50am

1. NZ HeraldSun 26 Jul, 10:50am

   Election 2026: National promises to extend paid parental leave as Katie Nimon says Stuart Nash apologised for comments (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 26 Jul, 11:02am

   National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 26 Jul, 11:12am

   National pledges to extend parental leave to 30 weeks if re-elected (opens in new tab)