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National Extends Parental Leave Amid Labour Pushback | Auckland News
National’s surprise 30-week paid parental leave proposal has ignited a firestorm, with Labour slamming them for a “serious trust problem” and clinging to “old-fashioned gender norms,” citing National’s past votes against parental leave. Labour vows to match the policy but is still finalizing costings, while MP Vanushi Walters warns women won’t forget National’s history — especially amid looming pay equity debates. National’s Nicola Willis defends the move as progressive, arguing against rigid leave rules and insisting fathers should be able to take time off if it suits their family. She also…
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