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Plastic bag ban a 'disgrace' for government process

The costs and benefits have not even been estimated.

Rodney Hide
Wed, 15 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the ban on single-use plastic bags in the middle of the government calling for submissions.  So much for due process.

She had good reason: “It’s also the biggest single subject school children write to me about.”  It’s a great way to make policy.

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Rodney Hide
Wed, 15 Aug 2018
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