Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Govt is planning for worst-case scenario, although there is ‘no immediate cause for alarm’.
Government will give councils clarity about where to focus their efforts, says Chris Bishop.
Plan will set up sector for long-term success, Penny Simmonds says.
So far, only 60,000 of the expected 100,000 households have benefitted.
David Seymour says the Government can create an environment that creates more competition.
NZ Initiative’s Bryce Wilkinson says it does not undermine the sovereignty of Parliament.
There is a ‘massive risk’ the Government’s reform is not going to be delivered, says Civil Contractors NZ chief executive Alan Pollard.
Government serious about targeting criminals, not clogging businesses up with red tape, says Nicole McKee.
BusinessNZ backs the bill, while the CTU says it should be stopped in its tracks.
New Zealanders who play by the rules should not be tied up in red tape, Nicole McKee says.