Digital cash could increase competition and innovation in banking, RBNZ tells select committee.
A ‘make good’ provision will kick in if one or both ski fields are shut down.
'It is possible to have economic growth and to protect and enhance the environment.'
Nicola Willis will want to demonstrate a robust tax plan and a credible path back to surplus.
Minister Melissa Lee says attracting more foreign direct investment would help.
But Reserve Bank says impact of tax cuts still to be assessed.
Draft strategy says production growth will not come at the expense of the environment.
Federated Farmers says the issue needs to be addressed urgently.
Commerce Minister Andrew Bayly: ‘When people have a choice that creates the opportunity for competition.’
Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP suggest using new financing tools but says debt will fund most infrastructure.