Officials flag size of KiwiBuild challenge / Transport policy changes narrative; but with risks / Employment law reform – the next political battleground? / Jones on a tighter leash / Greens to define their term with co-leader choice / Door ajar on irrigation / Robertson committed to Budget Responsibility Rules

Govt under real pressure for the first time / Is it a Peters or an Ardern problem? / Oil and gas exploration – a little clarity / Differentiation – Shane Jones style / Fonterra’s reset opportunity / Differentiation – James Shaw-style

Principle meets practicality – foreign house buyers’ ban / BEPS – getting the balance right in international tax / The ‘Pacific reset’ – proxy for an emerging ‘China reset’ / National Party rejuvenation / Special feature: climate change policy / State sector reform – a 30 year journey from inputs to outcomes? / Global politics – volatility and challenges for democracy continue

Provincial Growth Fund launched today / ‘Learning’, not ‘subjects’ the focus of education reform / Well-being and productivity – Robertson’s agenda / National Party leadership / Ardern back to Aussie / CPTPP in force by early 2019? / A2 and Fonterra – friends at last

English takes a leaf from Key’s exit playbook

PM cements an unassailable position / Crown-Maori relations – subtle tensions / Public sector wages in focus as Budget prep continues / Northland rail link / James Shaw vs his grassroots / DIRA review / Obama visit

Govt treading cautiously with business / Fiscal pressures in focus / TPP dynamics – NZ’s role / National Party leadership / Employment law reform / Trust takes a hit in the US, climbs in China, Russia / TrustPower’s home turf advantage challenged

Singapore stunned by treatment over housing ban / Fiscal & economic update – robust, if growth forecasts are right / Next generation telco bunfight – opening salvoes / Who will lead TOP? / Special soils to be recognised in NPS / Extractive industries face reality of an unenthusiastic govt / Season’s greetings

A very buoyant public mood / Three big issues emerging / Overseas investment regime changes may be far-reaching / Tax group’s limited mandate / Select committee composition / Forward programme / Year-end looms

Delivering on the first 100 Days plan / Labour is focused on business jitters / Govt’s policies confirmed as inflationary / TPP – now or never? / The Beehive fills up / TOP – awash with funds, hobbled by its funder / Forward programme