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  •   Home > News > Politics

    Changes to Funded Family Care are being welcomed, but with a view they could have been bolder

    Changes to Funded Family Care are being welcomed, but with a view they could have been bolder


    Government reforms will see pay increases of up to three-thousand-300-dollars, annually.

    It will also widen who's eligible for the scheme, along with legislation to remove a requirement for an employment relationship between families.

    Carer Franky Lewis says people have concerns over how pay will reflect hours worked, and their experience.

    She says family members who have been supporting their children for 40 years, would expect a higher pay rate than those just starting.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The Black Ferns Sevens are moving on quickly from a perfect start in Cape Town as they eye another finals run 13:47

    Politics:
    Former police commissioner Andrew Coster's accused Chris Hipkins and Mark Mitchell of knowing more about Jevon McSkimming's alleged misconduct than they've admitted in recent weeks 13:47

    Golf:
    Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is about to start his chase of the leaders in the final round of the Australian Open at Royal Melbourne 13:37

    Law and Order:
    Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the Mongrel Mob's gang pad in Southland's Mataura 13:27

    International:
    With the execution of Charles Brooks Jr, lethal injection became the death penalty standard 13:07

    Business:
    Kiwifruit company Zespri says its exports have done well - despite some tough economic headwinds arising from the United States' changeable trade policy 13:07

    Politics:
    Former top-cop Andrew Coster's suggested government ministers haven't told the whole truth about their knowledge of the Jevon McSkimming case 12:47

    Environment:
    A mix of severe gale and wet weather is expected to batter the South Island today 12:27

    Cricket:
    West Indies skipper Roston Chase is explaining why they abandoned their bid for a history making chase in the drawn first cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch 12:07

    Basketball:
    An increasing level of satisfaction for Breakers coach Petteri Koponen after they racked up a third straight win in basketball's NBL 12:07


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