But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
Bill to be introduced in next few months with changes adopted from Working Group report.
Two port workers died in the past week.
Issues paper says there needs to be a strategic and collaborative approach taken to the supply chain.
RBNZ governor says bank took a ‘least regrets’ approach to monetary policy.
Damien O’Connor: Japan and Singapore are two of NZs most trusted trading partners.
Monetary Policy Committee believes bigger increase now will give it more flexibility.
Chris Hipkins warns the country might face new outbreaks of Covid-19, plus the flu, in the winter.
Most businesses polled cite government leadership as a reason for economic pessimism.
Higher interest rates expected to have impact on household spending this year.