Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
Similar legislation in Australia requiring quick payments to small businesses had not worked.
But other relationships will not be ignored in the Coalition Government's trade agenda.
Nicola Willis argues much of former government's spending delivered nothing.
A tax director speaks to NBR about confusion and backtracking over trust tax guidance.
Auckland Council trying to put out long-term plan consultation document, but its Albany members take umbrage at plans involving their ward.
Former Finance Minister to take up vice-chancellor role.
Previous Government had taken a light touch by saying they needed to be used ‘sparingly’.
Most submitters think private landlords should also be included in the legislation.
Infrastructure needs to go ahead but there have to be safeguards for environment and communities.