But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
Low, middle income earners a focus for Government.
But CTU says cash relief better than tax cuts.
The Government response is not due until September.
Forestry advocates and opponents call for tweaks to Emissions Reduction Plan.
Government’s carbon plan criticised for lack of detail.
The National Party and Act both criticise the plan for too much spending on ‘corporate welfare’.
More than 300 initiatives in emissions reduction plan; this week’s budget is committing $2.5b to it.
Nicola Willis: emphasise restraint when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money.
Grant Robertson said the coming budget will address longer-term challenges.