Luxon’s 30-Week Parental Leave Plan | Auckland News

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s big announcement after Cabinet: National’s bold plan to extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks — and let parents take it simultaneously — is sparking fierce debate as election fever rises. While Luxon frames it as a modern, family-focused win, Labour hits back, highlighting National’s past opposition to parental leave and recent cuts to early childhood and school lunch programs. The political battle is heating up — and families are watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95d740e5b8bab204