
Politics
Can $400m be trimmed from government contractors' bill?
The government says consultants are needed to design new roads and schools.

Policy
Public sector directorships – if not Campbell, then who?
Crown entities are some of our largest businesses – who should be running them?

Policy
Insurers call on government to seize the day
Insurers support an immediate managed retreat for recent flood victims.

Policy
Policy shops face another haircut under Nats
The National party says its government would be more disciplined and deliver better frontline service.