But unions say Holidays Act overhaul leaves women, casual and part-time workers worse off.
New Transport Minister David Parker appears before select committee, while politicians front Transporting NZ conference.
Select committee told it does not know enough to determine fuel reserves and New Zealand is ‘really, really exposed to risk’.
However, the Government was clear it can’t pay full cost of recovery.
Minister disputes there are any problems in her office.
It has been 'incredibly helpful' determining where the risk lies for flood-prone properties.
National, Act and the Greens all oppose reform bills.
Writers’ strike and Government review seen stoking uncertainty for film sector.
Extra money for universities comes from the underspend on universities because enrolments are down.
Low-income and rural households spend more of their income on infrastructure services than others.