The costs get passed on to consumers, said David Seymour, as he announced the Ministry of Regulation's next target.
Employers wants pay rises to follow productivity increases while unions want them up front.
National says Provincial Growth Fund cannot become banker of last resort.
Millennials and renters will demand change to the tax system, which benefits baby boomers.
Political decision for government on tax.
Jim Bolger's support of fair pay agreements ironic.
But employers say agreements will restrict flexibility.
Billions of dollars of council infrastructure is at risk from rising sea levels.
Greens unworried by talk of a new party.
Employers oppose compulsion.