Proposals from councils must focus on creating larger, more efficient unitary councils.
The Retirement Villages Act has been reviewed for the first time in 20 years.
But Opposition MPs also worry the bill could have unintended legal ramifications.
Damien O’Connor says it is vital ‘we all stay vigilant and diligent’.
Governing Interest: Political parties agree improvement is needed for early childhood education, just disagree on how to make it happen.
Nicola Willis says its numbers add up.
As part of the deal, the Government has also agreed to contribute to flood protection work.
National repeats it would abandon Auckland Light Rail and Let’s Get Wellington Moving.
Chris Hipkins says Labour’s goal is to win as many votes as possible.
Governing Interest: Staffing shortages in the vital tourism and hospitality sectors have improved since last summer but they remain the major challenge.