The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Stress testing showed banks could weather a 40% drop in house prices and 12% unemployment.
But, it says banks were well funded to keep lending in a downturn.
Reserve Bank says banks were well funded to keep lending in a downturn.
David Seymour says government can increase borrowing under new debt rules.
Grant Robertson also outlines new surplus plan in pre-budget announcement.
Jacinda Ardern says Northern Hemisphere tourists will help our economic recovery.
The Government has to respond to the strategy's recommendations in September.
Bill to be introduced in next few months with changes adopted from Working Group report.
Two port workers died in the past week.