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Luxon Pushes 30-Week Parental Leave | Auckland News
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is rolling out a bold new policy to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks — and yes, parents can take it all at once — touting it as a vital investment in families and the nation’s future, even as it comes with a hefty price tag. He’s brushing off Labour’s historical critiques, insisting this is about forward momentum, not past politics. But the timing’s been rocky: ACT has raised eyebrows over comments by a NZ First candidate about a National MP’s leave, which Luxon says he had no way of predicting. Meanwhile, polls show National’s support slipping…
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