NZ isn't alone in dealing with a tight labour market but other countries are sprinting ahead as they attract immigrant workers.
The auditor general says time pressure is not an excuse to waste taxpayers' money.
Economic activity rebounded in the June quarter, making it unlikely New Zealand will experience a technical recession, said RBNZ governor Adrian Orr.
Advice on the best entity form for KiwiRail is with ministers for consideration after a major review.