Early decisions are needed on resource management law changes, water allocation issues and climate change response, officials have told ministers.
Pushpay co-founder Chris Heaslip is selling his 4 percent stake in the company and executive director Chris Fowler will shed half his holding.
The latest Westpac McDermott Miller consumer confidence survey shows people are getting into the swing of the holiday season.
The New Zealand share market started the last full trading week of a tumultuous year on a weaker note, as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare pulled it from a record high.