National may be proposing to increase the amount of paid parental leave that new parents are allowed to take, but about half of all New Zealand employers are already offering more than the statutory minimum.

National has pledged to extend paid parental leave from 26 weeks to 30, if re-elected.

National's announced it will gradually extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks if elected in November.

National may be proposing to increase the amount of paid parental leave that new parents are allowed to take, but about half of all New Zealand employers are already offering more…