Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
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.
National does not trust Labour’s numbers on water services changes.
Proposed law would require the Reserve Bank to treat small financial institutions differently to the major banks.
Legislation will not solve climate change but it can help make communities more resilient, a Buddle Findlay special counsel says.
Leader of the Opposition terms Government’s new 10 Waters policy ‘dumb’.
Cost of water service entities' reform will go up but the Government is adamant they will save ratepayers money.
In health alone the cost is now estimated to be close to $2 billion.