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flag New Zealand home care workers, mostly Māori, demand higher mileage rates, citing financial strain and risk to client care.

flag New Zealand home support workers, many of whom are Māori, are urging the government to raise their outdated mileage reimbursement rate of 63.5 cents per kilometre—unchanged since 2022—calling it insufficient amid rising fuel costs. flag Workers, who cover all vehicle expenses out of their own pockets, say they’re facing financial hardship and fear they may quit, jeopardizing care for elderly and disabled clients. flag The Public Service Association and MP Debbie Ngarewa-Packer stress that the Health Minister can increase the rate immediately under existing law, without new legislation, and demand urgent action before a government review in May.

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