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4 October 2026

'We are expected to work as if we don't have children': the school holiday juggle

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

'We are expected to work as if we don't have children': the school holiday juggle

Taking time off in the school holidays chews up leave, putting kids in organised care chews through money. What are parents to do?

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