40,000 registrations for New Zealand's FamilyBoost scheme fall short of anticipated 100,000, with critics arguing for a universal system.

New Zealand's FamilyBoost scheme, designed to assist families with childcare costs, has only garnered around 40,000 registrations, falling short of the anticipated 100,000. Critics, including the Labour Party, argue that the rebate system creates unnecessary burdens for parents and should be universal. Labour's Barbara Edmonds contends that the scheme doesn't effectively alleviate living costs for families, labeling it as disingenuous and claiming it relies on unrealistic projections.

October 09, 2024
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