But Local government Minister Simon Watts is still intent on capping rates.
James Shaw not yet sure how it can help communities adapt to climate change.
Using tax as a blunt instrument never a good idea, accounting body says.
Migration and Investment Assn says its requests to be involved in policy talks met with silence.
The government faces flak over three waters reform, drug rehab programme linked to the Mongrel Mob.
Higher costs for petrol and new housing helped push up CPI.
At least 75,000 visa holders will benefit from the changes.
National Party MPs to attend the protests around the country.
The National Party describes the proposed funding as a "taxpayer bribe".
Speed of change means there will be some very unjust outcomes, CPA says.