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Apprenticeship Boost ($500/month payment to employers of first-year apprentices)

Apprenticeship Boost

Paid by Ministry of Social Development — Work and Income (with Tertiary Education Commission) · 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.

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Where this comes from

From 1 January 2025, employers can receive up to 12 months of support per eligible apprentice. Payments are currently $500 per month (excluding GST).

https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/fund-finder/apprenticeship-boost

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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.tec.govt.nz

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