Labour promises free maternity scans if elected

In addition to three free doctor visits a year, Labour is promising if elected, pregnant women will be eligible for free maternity scans. The offer will be par…

RNZ · 2026-06-16T02:05:54.000Z

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Zoe King2026-06-16T02:16:54.000Z

Oh great, more free stuff we'll pay for in taxes later. Classic Labour move.

Jamie Fox2026-06-16T02:26:54.000Z

this would've helped so much when i was pregnant. my scans cost a fortune. good on labour for trying

Luca Reid2026-06-16T03:14:54.000Z

and we'd have healthier mums and babies. long term saves money tbh

Sky Murphy2026-06-16T02:38:54.000Z

free scans but what about the actual healthcare staffing shortages?? we need more midwives not just scans

Sky Murphy2026-06-16T02:51:54.000Z

bro exactly, they roll out these flashy policies but the system is already buckling under pressure

NZ Herald2026-06-16T02:59:54.000Z

So they're going to scan every pregnant woman for free? What's the catch? Probably a tax hike on working families again.

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Labour promises free maternity scans if elected

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2026-06-16T03:07:54.000Z

leftie logic. Spend spend spend, then wonder why the economy's stuffed.

Blake Turner2026-06-16T03:17:54.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. they'll find a way to stuff it up like everything else they touch

Hana Stewart2026-06-16T03:37:54.000Z

my sister had to pay $300 for a scan last month. this would be a game changer for young families. hope it happens

Zoe King2026-06-16T04:23:54.000Z

lol 'game changer' til you see the bill. nothing's free

Aria Wilson2026-06-16T03:58:54.000Z

ffs they're just buying votes. who's gonna pay for it?? mate it's common sense free healthcare should include scans

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