Gibson says it was a difficult decision but persistent attacks on him have started taking the focus off effecting change at the port.
The allowance for new capital expenditure rises from $8b to $12b over the next four years, but will the government be able to spend it all in that time?
Norwegian company Norske Skog has signalled the potential closure of its Kawerau paper mill on the back of declining newsprint and pulp sales, and high electricity pricing.
Opposition to the 'three waters' proposals by the country's largest city represents a serious threat to a flagship government reform programme.
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