entitlements when new baby arrives

I know there has probably been a few threads on this before but i think it will be easier to just ask specifically cos im being confused by different info from different people.

Ok so Im preg with #2 due Aug DP works full time i dont work we get WFF from IRD and have just applied for Acc Suppliment and Daycare Subsidy from WINZ.

Obviously i wont get paid parental leave this time as im not working but is there something i am entitled to? How much and who and when do i need to contact for this? Then once i get the new babies birth cert i assume i contact WFF and get that changed.

Also from what i gather DP is only entitled to 2 weeks off but we have been told different thing regarding this. DP is under the impression it is paid up to a certain amount but as far as i can see this is unpaid.

Thanks to anyone who can help clear this up for me

DP's leave is unpaid unfortunately.

Ring the IRD as soon as baby is born and notify them - they will start the payments immediately. You're entitled to the parental tax credit I think it is, $1200 (income tested but your DP should be under it I think). They just require you to get the birth cert sorted and IRD number applied for within 8 weeks.

Hmm not sure about that one as we don't qualify - just give Winz a call. I wouldnt' class it as a benefit - benefits to me are sickness, DPB etc.