Simon Upton says his proposed approach to monitoring spending applies to all governments.
New Zealand exported $9 billion of goods to the US last year.
The country's fifth-largest bank appeared before the Finance & Expenditure Select Committee today.
Day-to-day management of health and safety risks to be left to managers.
They will only have to manage critical risks under changes announced today.
Government's new plan will save billions, claims Winston Peters.
Highly unlikely that screening is the right way to manage risks with farming, forestry or fishing, the Treasury says.
Minister threatens legislation but not if incumbents make voluntary divestment undertakings.
Dentons’ partner reckons bolder foreign investment fund action could be the golden ticket to long-term economic prosperity.
But the Government provided ongoing support to keep the Whakapapa ski field open.