The first of a series talking to the chairs of Parliament’s select committees.
Order Paper: Prime Minister blames oil companies as tax backlash mounts.
Government working on new fuel efficiency standards.
Price spreading could be stemmed by legislation and a new fuel distributor entering the South Island market.
Total tax revenue rose 6.1% to $80.22b while spending lagged estimates.
Can farms still be profitable if they face tougher rules on nutrient pollution?
Coalition does not want to disadvantage Maori with new rules on water pollution.
Maori landowners likely to be treated differently.
National needs more nuanced political strategy to combat Jacinda Ardern.
Plus: The National Party leader says his party will not introduce any new taxes should it be elected to power next time around.