Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
Mayors fear councils will lose ownership and control of water assets.
Carbon dioxide made up 515 of the emissions during the three months to the end of June.
Apec ministers have reaffirmed their call for more open trade.
The government is setting aside $200m to underwrite summer festivals.
Auckland mayor hopes working party on governance structure might allay some concerns.
Medsafe has also approved the Pfizer vaccine as a booster shot.
Possible, not probable, decisions will be made to successfully limit emissions by 2030: James Shaw.
NZ leadership can help the group get back on track, says former Apec secretariat ED.
UPDATE: Finance Minister says figures validate government's approach.