Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government appears to have little idea about how much it relies on some regional services.
A decision from Cabinet on whether to proceed with legislation that would make it easier for KiwiSaver providers to invest in unlisted assets is expected this month.
But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
The Government has announced two new pathways to residence for migrants, aimed at filling skills shortages in the labour market.
Changes around predatory pricing and creeping acquisitions are controversial and unnecessary, competition lawyer says.
Government says competition reforms provide greater consumer protection and more certainty for business.
Further submissions heard about Andy Foster’s Member’s Bill to guarantee services to consumers and businesses.
Kāinga Ora and community housing providers are just operating under a ‘more sophisticated’ system, Housing Minister says.
‘I’m sure that the most recent development has seen people further pulling their hair out about how much longer it is going to take,’ Charles Finny says.
Retail banks make commercial lending decisions, and there's ‘no murky conspiracy’, says NZBA’s Roger Beaumont.