Chris Bishop says the change is needed to help regions most in need.
Cabinet has approved an AML/CFT reform work programme.
She says lower interest rates will have a significant impact on households and businesses.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Government is still committed to getting back into surplus in 2027/28.
‘We’ve just got to get things done,’ the RMA reform minister tells NBR.
It raised questions around transparency, value for money and accountability for government spending, A-G says.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s office warns repealing the ban will be noted internationally.
More than 300 projects were recommended but the Cabinet only put forward 149.
Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Focus on infrastructure came just days after Government canned planned Dunedin Hospital build.