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Parental Leave: A Kiwi Perspective
Launched in collaboration with Rebekah Fraser, The Back to Work Coach, this report is packed with insights and actionable feedback for employers and parents alike.
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What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting
The legislative curve balls that catch new parents out
Crayon Conversations: The Cost of Childcare
What to look for when selecting care
The Economics of Returning to (Paid) Work
How to run the numbers on this big life decision
Preventing Tax Woes on Parental Leave
How to avoid surprise tax bills on parental leave
The Curve x Crayon: The Ultimate Financial Prep Guide to Starting a Family
A step-by-step guide to preparing your finances
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Parental Leave FAQs Bank
Explore over 100 FAQs on how parental leave works in New Zealand
Parental Leave 101 Webinar
Get clear on your rights and responsibilities under the legislation.
Real stories
Parents share their inspiring financial journeys
Tools and Guides
Looking for answers for your situation? Give our tools a go.
Find out if your family is entitled to leave and payments
What you really need - and what it costs
Check if you’re eligible under expanded rules
Estimate the impact of parental leave on your KiwiSaver
Estimate the impact of reducing or stopping paid work on KiwiSaver
Explore what a regular investment could be worth for your child
Estimate the impact of interest rate rises on your mortgage payments
Key considerations for each option
Take our quiz to discover if what you expect lines up with the law
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