Declining education standards are the root cause of the country's current labour issues, according to Mainfreight chair Bruce Plested.
South Island city council's rebate scheme aims to encourage new housing in the central city, but critics say the money could be better spent elsewhere.
Auckland steel distributor Vulcan is said to have enlisted the help of UBS and Credit Suisse as it eyes an IPO on the ASX and NZX.
Methanex warns current policy settings are driving industry out of NZ.