"We can respond to fuel shortages from the Iran war without committing the knee-jerk mistakes made during Covid," he says.
The central bank says firms are worried about borrowing more money.
Politics: PM says child poverty cannot be resolved this term.
The council’s port and airport investments are providing less to the coffers.
The bank confirmed a funding for lending programme will start in December.
Collins called Bayly and Woodhouse ‘two peas in a pod’ when announcing the portfolio split.
The fund will prioritise those who already have a plan to move from coal and gas boilers.
Geoff Bascand says there is now rapid growth in higher-risk lending.
Stephen Jacobi says the US might play a more constructive WTO role under new presidency.
Leader Judith Collins has promised ‘surprises’ in caucus reshuffle still to come.