Andrew Hubbard says current framework has created unfairness and confusion.
But the Treasury recognised the economic impact could be worse than expected.
Economic stalwarts are at odds with the pleas of tourism operators and others for a lifeline.
But opportunities for private providers; extra money to clear backlog of cases.
The government has to first pass a bill on Tuesday allowing the shift to level 2.
It said the market for local government bonds had become dysfunctional.
Each person spent $520 less in April than they did in March.
Paul Goldsmith says he worries about ‘poorly targeted’ and ‘wasteful’ spending.
Health Minister says Pharmac's budget has increased $174 million since 2017-18.
Finance Minister says increase since lockdown has slowed in past week, but will continue to climb.