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Can dads take paid parental leave if their partner is a stay-at-home mum?
Can working dads in New Zealand get paid parental leave if their partner is a stay-at-home mum? Learn about eligibility rules, work test requirements, and employer alternatives
Navigating public holiday pay after parental leave in New Zealand
Understand how public holiday pay is calculated after returning from parental leave in New Zealand. Learn the difference between annual leave and public holiday pay rules.
Dadventure on the emotional side of applying for Parental Leave
Navigate the stress and overwhelm of applying for parental leave as a new dad. Practical tips to reframe stress, protect your mindset, and confidently take the leave you're entitled to.
What parental leave are dads and partners entitled to? A guide for NZ employers and parents
Complete guide to New Zealand parental leave rights for fathers and partners. Learn about statutory entitlements, leave transfers, flexible work options, and employer best practices for supporting new dads.
Meet Team Crayon: Ludwig Wendzich
Meet Ludwig, who leads Crayon’s effort to scale our offering. Ludwig brings a keen design eye, thoughtful product leadership and genuine enthusiasm for delivering financial wellbeing in a way that resonates with people across the board.
Meet Team Crayon: Elena Janssen
Elena Janssen is Crayon's “projects wrangler” as she calls it, a Wellington-based mum of two with some serious project management nous. Find out what her day-to-day as Operations Manager and Coach looks like at Crayon.
How to make the most of your annual leave before (and after) parental leave
Learn how to strategically time your annual leave around parental leave in New Zealand. Maximise payments, coordinate with your partner, and plan a smoother return to work with these expert tips
Economic harm and parental leave: What parents and employers need to know
Learn how parental leave can increase vulnerability to economic harm and what signs to watch for. A guide for parents and employers, with support options and practical steps.
How parental leave entitlements can be used in New Zealand
Learn how New Zealand parental leave entitlements can be used, shared, or staggered. This guide explains primary carer leave, extended leave, partner’s leave, and more — for both parents and employers.
How to have that flexible working conversation with your employer
A step-by-step conversation guide by Dr Ellen Joan Ford, founder of #workschoolhours
How parental leave affects your KiwiSaver
How taking parental leave can impact your retirement savings
The complete guide to parental leave for NZ employers (2025)
What are employees entitled to during parental leave in New Zealand? Get clear on pay, job protection, KIT hours, and more.
Your parental leave rights in New Zealand: A guide for employees
Understand your parental leave rights in New Zealand. Learn about primary carer and partner entitlements, eligibility requirements, and payments based on your employment history.
Premature baby parental leave: Understanding your NZ entitlements
Learn about special parental leave entitlements for premature babies in New Zealand. Discover how preterm baby payments work, additional keeping in touch hours, and how to maximise your support when your baby arrives early.
Understanding government-paid parental leave
Learn how to qualify for up to 26 weeks of government-paid parental leave in New Zealand. Discover eligibility requirements, payment rates, and how to share leave with your partner.
Applying for parental leave: A guide for NZ employers and parents
Learn what employers need to know when an employee applies for parental leave in New Zealand — including notification deadlines, response timelines, and tips for managing the process smoothly.
Managing returns from parental leave: A guide for NZ employers
Learn how to manage early returns, flexible working requests, breastfeeding accommodations, and resignations when employees return from parental leave in New Zealand.
Pregnancy discrimination: What NZ employers need to know
Learn about employer obligations regarding pregnancy discrimination in New Zealand. Understand the Human Rights Act protections and how to ensure legal compliance.
Job protection during parental leave: A guide for NZ employers
Learn about your legal obligations to protect employees' jobs during parental leave in New Zealand, including key position exceptions and period of preference rules.
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