Without relief, car importers would have had to pass on increased costs to consumers.
Former Finance Minister to take up vice-chancellor role.
Previous Government had taken a light touch by saying they needed to be used ‘sparingly’.
Most submitters think private landlords should also be included in the legislation.
Infrastructure needs to go ahead but there have to be safeguards for environment and communities.
Christopher Luxon says the economy is tied down by unnecessary red tape.
NZ Economics Forum panel debate ponders why the country is ‘so bad’ at getting large infrastructure over the line.
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden wants to give firms certainty and confidence to invest.
Visiting expert talks about the importance of political consensus on long-term infrastructure projects.
Panel discussion at the NZ Economics Forum in Hamilton debates the hot topic of tax.