Policy

Explore the latest government news by BusinessDesk. 
Property rights and insurance: two thorny issues for climate change adaptation
Policy

Property rights and insurance: two thorny issues for climate change adaptation

The government says NZ has to face up to difficult questions as it adapts to the extreme of climate change.

Ian Llewellyn 27 Apr 2022
Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum
Policy Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Climate change and the 'last person standing' conundrum

Severe flooding and sea level rise are existential threats for property owners, but expecting the government to carry the can in perpetuity is a pipedream. 

Pattrick Smellie 27 Apr 2022
Supermarket reform: what are the options?
Policy Analysis

Pattrick Smellie: Supermarket reform: what are the options?

Has a forced divestment option proposed but rejected by the Commerce Commission caught the government's eye?

Pattrick Smellie 27 Apr 2022
Govt proposes new 'tax principles' law
Policy

Govt proposes new 'tax principles' law

Govt wants transparency on tax collection à la the Public Finance Act

Jem Traylen 26 Apr 2022