Labour will target ‘grumpy’ Auckland voters who didn’t turn out for the last election.
Jacinda Ardern said the government needed more certainty before lifting lockdown.
National wants govt plans fast-tracked to remove obstacles to housing developments.
UPDATED: Around $152 million worth approved already.
Jacinda Ardern warns number of Covid cases still to peak.
Chris Hipkins says contact tracing can happen more quickly if people have signed in.
But Auckland looks likely to be in lockdown for longer.
The former finance minister was considered caring but conservative with the public purse.
The former deputy PM and long-time finance minister has died at 76.
Finance Minister says Treasury forecast on lockdown impact is worst-case scenario.