Parliament's banking inquiry has made 19 key recommendations to improve banking competition.
Chris Hipkins says trade with China is a critical part of New Zealand’s economic recovery.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw said New Zealand was still one of the most polluting nations in the world on a per capita basis.
It finds no other inappropriate communications with donors, but questions a conflict of interest case involving Phil McCaw.
Despite upfront capital cost in a dry year Lake Onslow could reduce costs by up to $130 million.
Submissions were heard before Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this morning.
‘They’ve had to put up with an avalanche of regulation and red tape.’
Prime Minister, at Fieldays, said Government wants to partner with farmers but no decision on He Waka Eke Noa yet.
NZ Initiative report champions private sector involvement, localism, and a positive attitude to development.
‘These changes are about getting the right tree in the right place.’