Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
The floods that ripped through the top of the North Island have revealed many firms were underinsured.
Lawyer worries proposed law could lead to more litigation for small businesses.
Select committee hears submissions on the proposed biofuels legislation.
PM Chris Hipkins said it was the right thing to do, despite a further $718 million cost.
Chris Hipkins confident he has refreshed the Cabinet but Act says changing faces will make no difference.
PM Chris Hipkins to revisit Auckland tomorrow and Thursday.
Finance Minister confirms options for changes are under active consideration.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash met Auckland business leaders and mayor Wayne Brown yesterday.
KiwiRail says inter-island resilience project is vital to New Zealand's economic wellbeing.