Without it ‘democracy is the loser,’ says the Chief Ombudsman, in a rare submission on legislation.
Infrastructure deficit the product of poor practice by successive governments, says Minister Chris Bishop.
MFAT officials have spoken to the Chinese Ambassador after it was disclosed Parliamentary services network was breached in malicious cyber attack from China.
Need to invest in relationship with India before negotiating a trade deal.
‘That’s a productivity enhancement if we can get that right,’ says Simon Watts.
Kiwis voted for change, but they are right to ask whether this is the change they voted for, he says.
Short-term legislative fixes will be followed by major reform next year.
‘We have to change the rules,’ the retiring politician says.
Access to government funding and regulatory settings noted as key constraints on housing providers.
Cabinet green lights $38 per 1000km road user charge for PHEVs from April 1.