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Understand your parental leave rights in New Zealand. Learn about primary carer and partner entitlements, eligibility requirements, and payments based on your employment history.

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.

Learn the step-by-step process for applying for parental leave in New Zealand, including notification deadlines and how to access government payments whether you're employed or self-employed.

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.

Going on parental leave can affect the value of annual leave—even if you take just a single day of partner's leave

Practical actions you can take if you experience pregnancy discrimination at work

Ele Quigan shares how she and her husband navigated the finances of having two kids within 15 months

Mela Lush shares her experience jumping into entrepreneurship from parental leave

kōura and Crayon on what to consider if you’re debating returning to paid work

kōura and Crayon on why an emergency fund becomes even more critical for parents

kōura and Crayon on the biggest expenses at each age and stage - and what you can do about it.

Even superheroes need help - learn what’s available in New Zealand to support new parents

A directory of public and private medical services to help new parents and their newborns thrive

The types of in-home and specialist support available to help new parents and their babies.

How to avoid a tax bill from the IRD after parental leave

Understanding how taking parental leave affects your annual leave in New Zealand - and what you can do about it

How Andrew became a financial mentor to help Kiwis with money troubles

Kirstie shares her journey to being childfree and the financial implications of her choices.

Actions you can take to reduce the stress of servicing your mortgage while on parental leave