Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
The Earthquake Commission worries the Govt’s housing policies, particularly around densification, could be putting more people at risk from extreme weather.
Legislation needed to stop people building in dumb places.
At his evening press conference, PM said Govt must consider long-term implications of cost to make infrastructure more robust.
The SOE argued investment in rail was critical to help reduce traffic congestion and cut carbon emissions.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says government providing as much support as it could.
Incomes are up but much of the gain has been eroded by inflation.
Financial Services Federation say the change will not help those who do not own their home.
UPDATE: PM Hipkins asks people to buy only the groceries they need; Transpower restores some power to Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne.
The organisation expects to learn lessons from the floods, particularly around landslips.