But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
Government spending was also lower than forecast in the first five months of the financial year.
The government outlines measures to reduce emissions in the transport sector.
Politics: Judith Collins has written to the PM offering help to resolve the housing crisis.
There are reports today that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is slightly less protective against a South Africa variant.
Damien O’Connor says upgrade signed today will benefit a wide range of NZ businesses.
She says Labour will be judged on child poverty, housing, crime, infrastructure.
No end in sight yet for FTA negotiations with both the EU and the UK.
Major parties agree on need to free up land for housing but National queries Labour's RMA plan.
Kirk Hope says piling costs on to struggling businesses will have a serious impact.