Expert says NZ First child grant will not reverse fertility decline

Home / New ZealandHerald ReportersNZ Herald·2 Aug, 2026 09:40 PM3 mins to read‌NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Monday, August 3, 2026.

NZ First announces new childbirth funding policy. Act announces new classroom controlling policy. Video / NZ HeraldA leading sociologist says New Zealand First’s policy to pay parents for having children is addressing a real issue but will not have a tangible effect.

The party announced its policy to create a “Kiwi Kids Grant” for parents, one of whom must be a New Zealand citizen, for their

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Expert says NZ First child grant will not reverse fertility decline

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