Spark is still losing mobile market share.
New regulations would introduce a compliance system and a fit and proper person test.
Open chequebook for the next 24 months needed, but not realistic, says analyst.
Subsidy welcomed but bills mount up; hotels warn Budget could be an ‘industry breaker’.
A sample of comment from business organisations.
A sub-zero OCR is looking more likely and lenders need to be ready.
Forecasts assume New Zealand stays on alert for a further 10 months.
Mark Peterson says Covid-19 has reshaped investors' attitude to New Zealand risk.
Hard-hit sector receives $400m to recover.
Targeted support for SMEs, exporters and entrepreneurs, wage subsidy extended.