Business of Government: the taxwoman cometh, playing the numbers game and more...

Business of Government: the taxwoman cometh, playing the numbers game and more...
Finance Minister Nicola Willis appears eager to find new ways of raising revenue. (Image: NZME)
Jem Traylen
The numbers gameParliament may be in recess, but it’s been a busy week politically, with the Government pumping out announcements and select committees holding their second dedicated scrutiny week for the year.Under new procedural rules, Parliament held its first-ever scrutiny week in June, focused on the Budget, which is this week for the annual reviews of agencies.The highlight of day one was the meeting with the Public Service Commission and its minister, Nicola Wilis.It was also the first appearance of Brian Roche as commissioner &nda...

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