It suggests regional councillors be retained until the end of this term.
Acurity Health expects to be part of the government Covid-19 response.
Applications for support open today and decisions will be made within two weeks.
Paul Goldsmith says businesses also need help with the rent and working capital.
UPDATED: 'We can’t save every job and we can’t save every business' – Grant Robertson
Some $30 billion worth of New Zealand government bonds to be bought over the next 12 months.
Some co-operation may be necessary as businesses respond to Covid-19, says Minister.
Guidelines developed with help of SkyCity and Hospitality NZ.
Trade ministers focus on minimising trade disruptions
UPDATED: National's economic development spokesperson Todd McClay says logs are starting to be shipped again.