Council ignores ‘importance’ of new fast-track projects to Government, drags Sunfield to court, while Act takes umbrage at Wayne Brown’s views on higher density development.
Resources Minister Shane Jones announces strategy to double minerals exports by 2035.
Federated Farmers fears it will lead to more forests being planted on productive land.
Simon Watts says it is one of the most significant fiscal risks on the Government’s balance sheet.
There is a push for more work to be done at night and at weekends to speed up infrastructure construction and maintenance.
Parliament hears submissions on Bill extending Entain's racing and sports betting monopoly to online.
The Government wants to offer skilled workers a pathway to residency.
Nicola Willis says new legislation will reflect the Government's economic growth plan.
The insurance industry hopes a climate adaptation framework will stop things like housing developments being consented on flood-prone land, Insurance Council chief Kris Faafoi says.
There will be a relentless focus on unleashing growth, the Prime Minister says.