The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Employers oppose compulsion.
National's tax plan will help middle-income earners most.
Tax change would save taxpayers $650 million.
New environmental party likely to take votes from National.
Small businesses are lacking processes to deal with whistle blowing.
PM defends KiwiBuild.
Better conversations with agencies and ministers about budget bids, Treasury says.
Wage increases a big problem for business.
Infrastructure financing and planning changes critical to dealing with housing crisis.