But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
Business support applications open Thursday, non-Wellington tourist operators remain outside the pool.
The Auditor-General recommended a contingency plan for vaccinations amid a local outbreak.
No concession from Winston Peters that his tactics in the 2020 election were wrong.
Impairments on post-quake investment have had massive impacts on Wellington and Canterbury ports.
The capital is limiting gatherings after NSW visitor sparked ‘extensive potential exposure’.
He says his proudest moment was achieving cross-party support for the Zero Carbon Act.
Tim van de Molen says there is huge scope for the sector to grow.
Megan Woods says the fund will jump-start housing developments by paying for roads and pipes to homes.
Those aged 12 to 15 now be able to be vaccinated, the prime minister says.