Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
Staff absenteeism could cause further supply chain problems.
PCR testing has also been increased to cope with expected rise in Omicron cases.
Businesses should consider how they will keep operating if their workers are affected by the virus.
Treasury worries about KiwiRail’s approach to iwi over extending the lease.
But Northland moves to orange tonight as restrictions there ease.
NZIER survey shows net 34% of firms expect general economic conditions to worsen.
It argued a higher emissions reduction target would be too costly to the economy.
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