How women take a $116m hit every year from lack of access to childcare

Oct 1, 2022

Research done by Motu shows New Zealand women wanting to work are missing out on approximately $116m a year because of barriers to accessing childcare.

 

The system doesn’t work for at least half of all women. It’s worse for those on low incomes, Māori, Pasifika and disabled women.

 

We spoke to Stuff.