"We can respond to fuel shortages from the Iran war without committing the knee-jerk mistakes made during Covid," he says.
Federated Farmers launched a petition at Fieldays this week to push for the inquiry, which has received widespread support.
David Seymour says regulations have bigger impact on economy than government spending.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says it is time for a fresh start.
Premier Li Qiang’s trip here first high-level visit since New Zealand accused China of cyber attacks.
Treasury warns committee could slow down decision-making and add compliance costs.
David Seymour says processing times are too long and that poses a barrier for overseas investors.
Exposure draft of new legislation to be released in September for consultation.
But the Treasury does not expect better-than-forecast figures to last.
DEBATE: BusinessNZ says tax cuts are positive, while CTU say they won't do a lot for workers.