Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 9:58 am Press Release: 26 for Babies
6 for Babies
Mother’s Day cards for the Prime
Minister
The Government has an opportunity this
Mother’s Day to show genuine support for those looking
after our littlest citizens by making a small but
significant step to increase paid parental leave to 26
weeks.
“Community groups, parents and their
children will be sending a special Mother’s Day message
this year not to their Mums but to the Prime Minister John
Key calling on his Government to support eight more weeks
paid parental leave,” said 26 for Babies Spokesperson
Rebecca Matthews-Heron
“Sue Moroney currently has
a Bill to increase paid time off for new parents. This Bill
has the support of the majority of MPs as well as
overwhelming public support. The Government needs get on
board and make 26 weeks paid parental leave a top
priority.
Mother’s Day card signing events are happening
around the country including in - Auckland, Hamilton,
Tauranga, Wellington.
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