Paid Parental Leave 7/8

Laila Harré Women's Affairs

How does the New Zealand PPL scheme compare?

Comparisons with overseas paid maternity leave

Country Duration Payment rate Maximum 'weekly' rate in NZ$
Canada 15 weeks 55% of income to C$413/week $639
France 16 weeks 100% to FRF469.66/day $775
Germany 14 weeks 100% funded by insurance to DEM25/day (plus employer top-up) 100% of earnings
Sweden 450 days 80% to SEK273,000/annum $1205
Britain 18 weeks 6 weeks @ 90% and 12 weeks @ £75 (or all at £75/week) $265
New Zealand 12 weeks 100% to $325/week $325