The costs get passed on to consumers, said David Seymour, as he announced the Ministry of Regulation's next target.
GDP was up 3.5% at the end of last year compared with two years earlier.
Waka Kotahi NZ says the road will open to traffic before the end of this month.
The government expects it will take time for international tourism to rebound.
The second consultation document on climate risk reporting focuses on the nitty-gritty.
"It is important we get the balance of fiscal and monetary policy right."
The MP wants to explore commercial opportunities, spend more time with family.
National Party finance spokesperson announces shock resignation.
Public transport fares also to be halved for three months.
David Clark says new lending rules are not the main driver of a drop in lending though.