Work on land tax rules, welfare reform, and the tax implications for environmental policies are all coming to a head.
Covid-19 vaccines may need a tick of approval under the hazardous substances and new organisms regime.
Early decisions are needed on resource management law changes, water allocation issues and climate change response, officials have told ministers.
Local body politics will face one of its biggest ever challenges as the government pursues just a few big water services providers nationwide instead of the fragmented status quo.