The Government has set out a Budget initiative to reduce gas consumption and will also legislate for greater transparency around gas supply and demand.
One of the most contentious parts of the review of the Retirement Villages Act was the timeframe for when capital is returned to former residents or their estates.
Everyone agrees the RMA is not fit for purpose, Rehette Stoltz says.
About 46% of resource consents under RMA will not be needed under new regime.
The money is invested in things that make the commission more productive, says John Small.
But their pricing will be regulated by the Commerce Commission.
Hard questions are asked about why Crown capital is needed, instead of private capital, MBIE says.
The Government has revealed its changes to the Retirement Villages Act following a review that was initiated by the previous government in 2023.
Questions over climate change and infrastructure spending prompt a testy exchange.
Rates cap will still allow councils to provide essential services, Simon Watts says.