Simon Upton says his proposed approach to monitoring spending applies to all governments.
No change in direction, no change in pace, says Andrew Bayly's replacement Scott Simpson.
Chris Hipkins says Labour won't dump things just to make a political point.
Simon Watts says water entities need to meet the requirements of economic regulation.
There is no economy without thriving communities, says Marama Davidson.
The association's head said it cannot see the Associate Health Minister taking any actions to address long-standing funding concerns, which Costello refutes.
Winston Peters is expected to make announcement at end of March on next steps on the beleaguered interislander ferry replacements.
Instead, Minister Simon Watts repeated the need for councils to focus on the basics.
Review found halving approval times for new products could save $272m over 20 years, helping farmers and growers.
Collective care is not part of this government's plan, says Marama Davidson.