Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
While other countries welcome foreign investment, New Zealand has a ‘very tortuous process’, Luxon told farmers today.
‘Megaphone for mining’ Resources Minister is keen to hear from Australian miners what might be the barriers to them coming to mine here.
Labour's Rachel Brooking says 'we'll have to wait and see'.
Rabobank says nationally agreed benchmarks and standards can help.
Without it, New Zealand will become a poorer nation, says Trade Minister Todd McClay.
Indian dairy farmers and politicians need to be reassured that New Zealand is not a threat.
Treasury says new entity could be a direct provider of capital or act as guarantor of loans.
Treasury has concerns about proposed legislation, although says reform will be critical enabler of sustainable economic growth.
Transport executives say it is vital the Cook Strait be treated as part of State Highway One, amid worry over Govt ‘naivety’.