Leave Law Library
🇳🇿 Leave Laws in New Zealand
Statutory leave entitlements, employer obligations, and source links for every major leave type in New Zealand.
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Annual Holidays
New Zealand annual holidays entitlement: four weeks per year, the 'greater of' calculation for holiday pay, and closedown periods.
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Bereavement Leave
New Zealand's bereavement leave entitlement — up to three days' leave on the death of an immediate family member, eligibility, and employer obligations under the Holidays Act 2003.
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Parental Leave
New Zealand's parental leave scheme — up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, eligibility criteria, employer obligations, and return-to-work rights under the Holidays Act and Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act.
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Partner's Leave
New Zealand's partner's leave — one week of paid leave or two weeks of unpaid leave for partners of primary carers, eligibility, and employer obligations.
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Sick Leave
New Zealand sick leave: ten days per year after six months, who is eligible, and rules around carry-over and evidence.