The Prime Minister argues the country has started to turn a corner.
Bridges wants to be big and bold on infrastructure.
And will voters care?
Will New Zealand reach a deal with the EU next year?
Many consumers and customers are demanding change in the way firms do business.
The commission will produce its first five-year emissions budget in early 2021.
UPDATED: Finance Minister also defends $12b spend-up on infrastructure.
Projects that would otherwise take a decade could be completed "within a year or two."
UPDATED: Reaction includes Government think tank rejecting move away from property-based rating.
NZ First has announced it supports efforts to combine media companies.