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

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.

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.

A step-by-step conversation guide by Dr Ellen Joan Ford, founder of #workschoolhours

How taking parental leave can impact your retirement savings

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 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.

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.

Learn about employer obligations regarding pregnancy discrimination in New Zealand. Understand the Human Rights Act protections and how to ensure legal compliance.

Learn about your legal obligations to protect employees' jobs during parental leave in New Zealand, including key position exceptions and period of preference rules.

Learn how to legally manage redundancies affecting employees on parental leave in New Zealand, including consultation requirements and the higher threshold for justification.

A quick guide for HR on managing annual leave entitlements when employees change contracted hours, including key rules, common mistakes, and how to stay compliant.

Understand how taking parental leave can impact your peoples’ annual leave payouts

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

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