Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Meat Industry Association welcomes changes but still has some concerns.
New Zealand faces hangover from spend-up during the pandemic.
Grant Robertson says economy is in strong position going into next year.
John Ryan believes trust in public service enhanced if more transparency about effectiveness of Govt spending.
From April 1, half-price public transport will be made permanent for those with community services cards and with disabilities.
While the economy is expected to be anaemic in 2023, the Government books are still expected to bounce back into surplus the following year.
John Ryan says improvements have to be made now for New Zealand to get ready for next emergency or crisis.
Government believes changes will increase access to skilled labour, support migrants and help the country through the challenging year ahead.
A Northington Partners report suggested low labour productivity at Lyttelton Port was down to a unionised workforce.