Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Govt is planning for worst-case scenario, although there is ‘no immediate cause for alarm’.
Rehabilitation rates are down, and weekly compensation costs have increased.
The country is on track to meet its first emissions budget, even with changes in policy, Simon Watts says.
Racing Minister Winston Peters says after three reviews too many dogs are still being hurt.
But New Zealand businesses could actually benefit, says the former PM.
Todd McClay says New Zealand has to ‘stand up for itself’.
Budget cuts ‘not sustainable in the long term,’ says Jane Wrightson.
MPs grill NZTA officials about charging for road use and the public’s overall dislike of tolling.
Andrew Bayly says he wants the Commerce Commission to have more flexibility to stop anti-competitive behaviour.
Select committee hears grid operator can fund investment from its own cashflow by cutting dividends and increasing debt.