Here's what you need to know about childcareMADDISON NORTHCOTT/STUFF Newly elected Hurunui District Councillor and mother-of-three Julia McLean wants reimbursement of her childcare costs while doing council work. 123RF New Zealand's childcare funding system is confusing and leaves some parents struggling to pick the best option for them. They aren't remunerated for childcare costs but this is standard across most Kiwi businesses and government organisations. With the introduction of 20 "free" hours childcare and Working For Families, the tax rebate was no longer needed, Peter Dunne said in 2012. ECC's Reynolds agrees, adding that New Zealand's childcare costs were sitting about the OECD average.

Source: Stuff October 15, 2016 02:25 UTC