Will Bribery Work? NZ First's Cash-for-Kiwi Kids Grant

Is cash enough to convince Kiwis to have more babies?

Dr Bryce Edwards weighs up New Zealand First's new "Kiwi Kids" grant to address the country's declining birth rate, comparing it to similar overseas schemes that brought only temporary improvement.

The NZF grant is conditional on at least one parent being an employed New Zealand citizen, and the Democracy Project analyst pointed out its links to the Party's anti-immigration stance. Dr Edwards noted it's the latest in this Election's family welfare offerings - National plans to extend paid parental leave while Labour is promising cheaper doctor visits.

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