Paid Parental Leave 7/8
Laila Harré Women's AffairsHow 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 |