If you have a 3 or 4 year old, or a 5 year old child who is not enrolled at primary school, you can apply for 20 Hours ECE. This is regardless of your income, whether you or your child is a New Zealand resident or citizen, or any other reason.
You may qualify for a subsidy
The Childcare Subsidy is for parents whose income is below a certain level. It helps to pay for childcare costs.
Links to government services
This section includes a list of government organisations contact information and website links