Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
Though there are low levels of corruption here, the country should not be complacent.
Treasury says ministers might want to discuss what actions they can take to reinforce commercial disciplines at the SOE.
It will focus much more on user pays.
But supporters of legislation say current system is not good for renters.
Competition watchdog fronts at Finance & Expenditure Select Committee today after last week's report put spotlight on ‘maverick’ Kiwibank.
National Infrastructure Agency to act as administrator and repository for private/public partnerships and spending.
But Treasury advised against it.
Planning system needs to change, says RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop.
It says proposed changes to the ETS have brought the forestry industry almost to a halt.