Changes aimed at removing ‘system blockages’ will consolidate local authority consent functions and scrap ‘joint and several liability’ system.
ANALYSIS: National and Act would prefer to govern together, without needing New Zealand First’s help.
Party would demand better results for ‘hard earned taxpayers’ money’.
ANALYSIS: Doubts still remain about National’s tax policy and Labour’s plan to take GST off fruit and vegetables.
Net debt as a proportion of GDP was in line with the Budget forecast.
National and Act would scrap the decarbonising industry fund – but a report obtained by NBR under the OIA found emissions-intensive, trade-exposed firms supported the fund and wanted it to go further.
Officials advised reducing emissions could happen sooner by attracting more international capital, an OIA request reveals.
Grant Robertson says National has made no provision for its reforms in its fiscal plan.
But new draft plan could be out the window if a National-Act government is voted in.
If re-elected, Labour would work with new entrants to help them get established in the sector.