Plans to hike the international visitor levy to as high as $100, have been met with opposition.
Overseas standards must be the equivalent of or better than New Zealand's, Minister Chris Penk stresses.
Latest government financial statements show company tax is down as profits fall.
Minister says red tape has driven up building costs and this will make it easier to build new homes.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the ban cost New Zealand about $2 million in lost export revenue.
Ministry of Primary Industries is axeing 304 jobs as part of government-required funding cuts. Meanwhile, Government claims it will introduce ‘gold standard rules’ for live exports.
A surplus in 2027-28 is achievable but not 'a given'.
GCSB went through ‘forensic’ process to be confident about naming China as source of cyber-attacks.
Latest report from thinktank concludes the current system is a mess.
Infrastructure deficit the product of poor practice by successive governments, says Minister Chris Bishop.