Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
‘Wellington’ will have to justify itself financially much more under National-led govt, but won’t that take more bureaucracy?
Tax cuts would be paid for by slashing spending and scrapping some government agencies.
Its finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says other spending should be cut to prioritise spending on the cyclone rebuild.
Transport networks to be strengthened but no new funding for horticulture businesses to recover after widespread damage.
Damage to ‘their infrastructure, not ours’ says Grant Robertson, after complaints about ‘lack of leadership’ over repairs this week.
Amendment bill aims to address 'systemic issues' facing public transport.
Finance Minister puts emphasis on fiscal sustainability but Opposition parties say he is not doing enough.
'A degree of impatience': MPs from all parties are asking why it is taking so long to resolve.
NZ Green Investment Finance Fund is approaching international financiers directly to get them investing in green initiatives here.