Marilyn Waring says orthodox economics is ‘absolutely riddled with ideology’.
The Government needs to do more to enable private sector investment in climate, draft advice says.
Public consultation ends in June and the commission will deliver its final advice by the end of the year.
Auckland Council releases results of consultation saying majority in favour of selling 18% Auckland Airport holding.
More certainty will give businesses the confidence to invest at scale.
Rights that were revoked in 2001 are being restored.
PM addressed press at Chelsea Sugar Factory today, saying 66 projects funded so far expected to cut annual emissions by 391 thousand tonnes.
New policy direction should make it easier for wind farms and solar energy projects to be approved.
Land values have shot up in most major cities, but not Christchurch.
The party would reduce the regulatory burden and be more disciplined about government spending.