Chief Executive’s comment

while landlords will be looking for tax relief – this is a trump card in National’s hand, and Labour will need a considered response, or risk losing the support of the many “accidental landlords” out there.

Business confidence has sunk to its lowest level since the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research began surveying sentiment in 1970, so all members will want to know what is being done to support New Zealand Inc.

Crime and punishment

In various shapes and forms, emissions, sustainability and climate policies will also be under scrutiny – this is where coalition partners could hold the whip hand. No party can dismiss climate change as an issue this year.