But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
While employment confidence is rising, it is still below pre-Covid levels.
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Rawiri Waititi says the party wants policies that allow Māori to look after Māori.
David Seymour says ACT's constructive approach on Covid-19 helped it gain more election votes.
Marama Davidson says the Greens won’t be silenced.
National Party leader says tourism is the path to a low-wage economy.
Jacinda Ardern says she wants policies to survive a change of government.
Labour's outright majority came as a reward for its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Andrew Bayly says the government needs to target wasteful spending.