S&P says councils are told to do more infrastructure spending but get less support.
The woke agenda is an example of leftwing group think, he says.
Ongoing misbehaviour may require stiffer penalties, says Peter Boshier in his final report.
Climate Change Commission's risk assessment is due by August next year.
Simon Upton would be very surprised if officials knew how the legislation would work. ‘This is not a triumph of legal drafting,’ he said.
But dairy industry remains a sticking point in negotiations for a free trade agreement.
Industry proponents support the Gene Technology Bill while others fear its consequences.
The outcome might affect the risk appetite of potential investors.
BusinessNZ says the proposed changes will help keep investment and international talent in New Zealand.
Waikato farmers describe strict capital requirements as unfair handbrake on rural community.