For instance, at last year’s conference speech I was essentially wearing slippers. Before Covid we said we wanted New Zealand to be the best place in the world to be a child. This barrier to work exacerbates a workforce shortage, but more than that, it removes the ability for many New Zealand families to choose what’s best for them. Today I can announce that the Labour Government will significantly expand childcare assistance to New Zealand families. Our changes will mean 54 per cent of all New Zealand families with children will now be eligible for subsidised childcare assistance.

Source: Stuff November 06, 2022 23:24 UTC