The Government did not want a repeat of ‘excessive spending’ during pandemic, Nicola Willis said.
Minister says New Zealand cannot fund its infrastructure deficit solely from taxpayer revenue.
Sir Brian Roche appointed the new Public Service Commissioner.
Shane Jones says diesel is New Zealand’s most important fuel and more needs to be held onshore.
‘Labour today is middle-class elite, and don’t trust the people,’ Peters says.
Cabinet has approved an AML/CFT reform work programme.
She says lower interest rates will have a significant impact on households and businesses.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Government is still committed to getting back into surplus in 2027/28.
‘We’ve just got to get things done,’ the RMA reform minister tells NBR.
It raised questions around transparency, value for money and accountability for government spending, A-G says.