Election '26: Labour Proposes Apprenticeship Boost Expansion

Labour To Expand Apprenticeship Boost

“Apprentices need more support, and New Zealand needs more skilled workers. This policy delivers both, and it’s just the start of Labour's plan to build good careers right here in New Zealand,” Shanan Halbert said.

Labour propose expansion of Apprenticeship Boost scheme

Chris Hipkins addresses the Labour Party congress in Wellington. Photo: RNZ By Giles Dexter of RNZ

Election '26: Labour proposes Apprenticeship Boost expansion

Labour would reset the Apprenticeship Boost scheme back to two years from 2028, if re-elected.

Labour to expand Covid-era subsidy for apprenticeships if elected

Labour has promised to increase funding for apprenticeships if elected in November, extending subsidies for employers to take on apprentices by an additional year and expanding the number of trades that are covered by the scheme to road construction, water treatment, hairdressers, and others.

Labour’s Chris Hipkins calls for a ‘Fair Go’: For apprentices, workers, and even on TV

Chris Hipkins, stepping into the ring for his second election as Labour leader, is rerunning a similar strategy and policy he employed during season one.

Labour to revive Covid-era subsidy for apprenticeships if elected, expands eligibility to road-builders and hairdressers

Labour has promised to increase funding for apprenticeships if elected in November, extending subsidies for employers to take on apprentices by an additional...