Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Nanaia Mahuta gave an assurance work on the country’s three waters infrastructure will not be interrupted by the transition to four new water services entities.
Bell Gully partner Natasha Garvan says new legislation a ‘copy and paste’ of RMA.
The Opposition wants less regulation; the Greens want more.
UPDATED: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet will draft a piece of legislation with a proposal to lower the age of voting to 16.
An MBIE review found if transitions are managed badly they just deepen inequities.
National raises concern about IRD’s look at very wealthy taxpayers.
Auditor-General’s Office says public service needs to better communicate what it does, how it contributes to outcomes important to New Zealanders.
Buddle Findlay’s David Allen says new legislation will save costs on consenting process but only if new National planning framework works.
OPINION: Latest delay to one of NBR’s OIA requests means information will not become available until right on Christmas.