One of the actions, to publish the Defence Industry Strategy, had already been ticked off last week.<\/p>\n
Of the 28 actions in its previous plan, two had not been completed.<\/p>\n
Taking Cabinet decisions to approve open banking regulations was listed as \u201cpartially completed\u201d, as was processing legislation to specifically criminalise foreign interference and strengthen espionage offences.<\/p>\n
The former still needs more time to draft the legislation, while the latter is having its second reading.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the focus on the latest plan was on getting things built.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making construction easier and faster, delivering smarter solutions to finance new projects like social housing developments, and pushing for more competition and growth in important sectors,\u201d Luxon said.<\/p>\n
The to-do list:<\/p>\n
1. Introduce new planning legislation to replace the RMA.<\/p>\n
2. Pass the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill to improve supermarket competition and further streamline planning approval for regionally and nationally significant projects.<\/p>\n
3. Pass legislation to allow granny flats and other small structures up to 70sq m to be built without needing a building consent.<\/p>\n
4. Introduce legislation to amend the Infrastructure Funding and Financing Act.<\/p>\n
5. Publish the Government\u2019s priorities for Budget 2026 in the Budget Policy Statement.<\/p>\n
6. Outline next steps of Going For Growth agenda in two pillars: Promoting Global Trade and Investment, and Innovation, Technology and Science.<\/p>\n
7. Pass legislation to enable Time of Use charging in our major cities.<\/p>\n
8. Launch the Community Housing Provider Loan Guarantee Scheme to reduce borrowing costs for housing providers.<\/p>\n
9. Take policy decisions to introduce rate caps.<\/p>\n
10. Pass the Regulatory Standards Bill.<\/p>\n
11. Introduce the Commerce Amendment Bill to improve New Zealand\u2019s economy-wide competition settings.<\/p>\n
12. Publish the Defence Industry Strategy.<\/p>\n
13. Introduce legislation to focus the earthquake-prone building system on high-risk buildings.<\/p>\n
14. Sign contracts for and publicly detail the Government\u2019s ferry solution for Cook Strait.<\/p>\n
15. Begin the hospitality sector review.<\/p>\n
16. Pass the Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill to establish new marine protected areas.<\/p>\n
17. Confirm the first events that will be funded by the $50 million Events Attraction and one-off Events Boost packages.<\/p>\n
18. Introduce legislation for the Arms Act and refer to Select Committee.<\/p>\n
19. Introduce legislation to strengthen consequences for crime in the Crimes Act, including new citizen\u2019s arrest powers.<\/p>\n
20. Take Cabinet policy decisions on options to provide more tools to address anti-social behaviour.<\/p>\n
21. Pass legislation to make stalking an illegal and jailable offence.<\/p>\n
22. Release an updated Transnational, Serious, and Organised Crime Strategy and Action Plan.<\/p>\n
23. End contracted emergency housing in Rotorua.<\/p>\n
24. Begin construction on a new medical school at the University of Waikato.<\/p>\n
25. Progress legislation to support the timeliness, efficiency, integrity and resilience of the electoral system, and ban prisoner voting.<\/p>\n
26. Issue a new Tertiary Education Strategy focused on innovation and productivity.<\/p>\n
27. Publish Health NZ\u2019s 10-year Digital Investment Plan.<\/p>\n
28. Roll out a boost to diagnostic services, ensuring timely, quality testing for New Zealanders.<\/p>\n
29. Make additional investments through the Social Investment Fund to improve the lives of vulnerable New Zealanders.<\/p>\n
30. Make the new assessment tool (SMART) available for familiarisation.<\/p>\n
31. Introduce legislation to establish the New Zealand School Property Agency.<\/p>\n
32. Release the finalised English and Maths curriculum for Years 0-10.<\/p>\n
33. Release the curriculum draft for Years 0-10 in other learning areas.<\/p>\n
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