‘We don’t want to overburden business,’ Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.
The Green Party has been polling better than its 2020 election result and says it needs more MPs to have more influence on government.
Households face greater costs next year, with fuel and public transport becoming more expensive.
Meat Industry Association welcomes changes but still has some concerns.
New Zealand faces hangover from spend-up during the pandemic.
Grant Robertson says economy is in strong position going into next year.
John Ryan believes trust in public service enhanced if more transparency about effectiveness of Govt spending.
From April 1, half-price public transport will be made permanent for those with community services cards and with disabilities.
While the economy is expected to be anaemic in 2023, the Government books are still expected to bounce back into surplus the following year.
John Ryan says improvements have to be made now for New Zealand to get ready for next emergency or crisis.