Select committee hears grid operator can fund investment from its own cashflow by cutting dividends and increasing debt.
Megan Woods says NZ will have to spend more overseas buying carbon credits.
NZ Initiative argues rigorous cost-benefit analysis is needed.
NBR asked for copies of the papers under the Official Information Act, but Minister Goldsmith withheld the documents in full.
Donald Trump is tapping into an anti-democratic climate in the US, visiting historian says.
Critics say they understand need for flexibility but too many details being left to regulations.
ACC will still face a funding shortfall even with the proposed increases; public consultation on levy rates before Government decision.
Report criticises hierarchical nature of its management.
Once legislation is in place, Chris Penk says Kiwis will be able to pay a fair price for overseas building products.
Congestion charging and more toll roads will add to cost imposed by higher road user charges.