It says larger, more productive trucks are needed on the road.
Treasury’s economic forecasts will make sober reading.
Politics: Tourism minister still working on a plan for Cabinet re domestic, trans-Tasman travel.
June-quarter statistics will pick up the impact of Covid-19 on employment.
The state-owned rail company estimates the move would be too costly.
UPDATED: Australia and New Zealand agree to trans-Tasman bubble as first cab off the rank.
Simon Bridges announced the party’s recovery agenda in a BusinessNZ speech.
Statistics will not show full impact of Covid-19 for sometime.
Jacinda Ardern says opening up travel to Australia would significantly advantage New Zealand.
Geoff Simmons says it would provide an immediate stimulus in response to Covid-19.