Parliament's banking inquiry has made 19 key recommendations to improve banking competition.
Scrapped policy proposals including its biofuels mandate, social insurance scheme, and the planned RNZ-TVNZ merger.
It also rejected suggestions it had been subject to political influence over its investment in Kiwibank.
No-one was spared in the Act Party leader’s annual State of the Nation speech.
Local Government NZ is worried about the legislation’s impact on local representation.
The bill amends the Fuel Industry Act with the threat of price regulation, to incentivise wholesale suppliers to offer competitive terminal gate prices.
The floods that ripped through the top of the North Island have revealed many firms were underinsured.
Lawyer worries proposed law could lead to more litigation for small businesses.
Select committee hears submissions on the proposed biofuels legislation.
PM Chris Hipkins said it was the right thing to do, despite a further $718 million cost.