Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Finance minister questioned over the numbers at select committee.
Political and business meetings on agenda later this week.
Construction sector doing it tough with supply constraints, labour shortages and lack of finance.
More legislation will be introduced later in the year to complete the reform of the three waters system.
Tourism New Zealand is targeting Australia in an effort to get people to return.
The Government and National clashed over whether fair pay agreements would lift productivity or not.
Independent panel makes 33 recommendations to improve drug-buying agency.
New RBNZ chief economist dismissed fears of 'stagflation'.
David Clark says Government cannot afford to wait while Kiwis face cost-of-living pressures.