ANALYSIS: In some ways it is not too different to Labour’s approach.
ANALYSIS: Critics argue tax relief should be delayed until books are back in surplus.
ANALYSIS: No-one outside the Wellington bubble has had a say on extraordinary number of laws passed under urgency.
ANALYSIS: Local democracy has already been harmed by the decline in the news coverage of local councils.
ANALYSIS: Successive governments largely ignored Productivity Commission reports.
ANALYSIS: But little doubt fiscal consolidation is needed.
ANALYSIS: Auditor-General says there is a ‘lot of rubbish being reported now’.
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says National will not support Treaty Principles Bill beyond the select committee.
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister says strong differences do not need to lead to division.
ANALYSIS: While the Government recognises ‘the importance of local decision making’, it will not take a hands-off approach.