But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
‘If we were useless and hopeless, they wouldn’t be attacking us.’
Bridges wants to be big and bold on infrastructure.
And will voters care?
Will New Zealand reach a deal with the EU next year?
Many consumers and customers are demanding change in the way firms do business.
The commission will produce its first five-year emissions budget in early 2021.
UPDATED: Finance Minister also defends $12b spend-up on infrastructure.
Projects that would otherwise take a decade could be completed "within a year or two."
UPDATED: Reaction includes Government think tank rejecting move away from property-based rating.