But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
Government confirms orders for 123 million tests through to June.
Age-old problem of poor productivity also addressed in wide-ranging report.
OECD rejects suggestions NZ could face stagflation and expects inflationary pressures to ease.
Finance spokesperson Simon Bridges invokes Norman Kirk at caucus retreat.
A decision on a second harbour crossing will be made next year.
But Grant Robertson says the days of across-the-board financial help from government are over.
Petrol prices were 30% higher, while construction prices were up 16% on a year earlier.
Phase one is a ‘stamp it out’ approach.
Staff absenteeism could cause further supply chain problems.