Orchardists and vegetable growers concerned a tax or auction system for natural resources such as water could be introduced under controversial planning rule changes.
Previous Government had taken a light touch by saying they needed to be used ‘sparingly’.
Most submitters think private landlords should also be included in the legislation.
Infrastructure needs to go ahead but there have to be safeguards for environment and communities.
Christopher Luxon says the economy is tied down by unnecessary red tape.
NZ Economics Forum panel debate ponders why the country is ‘so bad’ at getting large infrastructure over the line.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden wants to give firms certainty and confidence to invest.
Visiting expert talks about the importance of political consensus on long-term infrastructure projects.
Panel discussion at the NZ Economics Forum in Hamilton debates the hot topic of tax.
KiwiRail looking at how it can keep existing ferries running beyond 2026.