Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have announced a childcare subsidy package that will see families eligible for up to $75 per week.
The policy is expected to cost $723m over the four-year Budget period.
Willis said about 100,000 families would benefit from the subsidy.
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