The Government says the expanded Family Boost scheme's paying off.

Almost 100,000 families have now received at least one payment to help with early childhood education costs.

The Government lifted the ECE fee rebate, raised the maximum weekly payment and widened eligibility last year.

Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell explained further.

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The Government says the expanded Family Boost scheme's paying off.
Almost 100,000 families have now received at least one payment to help with early childhood education costs.
The Government lifted the ECE fee rebate, raised the maximum weekly payment and widened eligibility last year.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Azaria Howell: Newstalk ZB reporter on the Government discussing the recent Family Boost scheme stats

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