The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
The out-going MP has no regrets about giving up the chance to be the next finance minister.
GDP was up 3.5% at the end of last year compared with two years earlier.
Waka Kotahi NZ says the road will open to traffic before the end of this month.
The government expects it will take time for international tourism to rebound.
The second consultation document on climate risk reporting focuses on the nitty-gritty.
"It is important we get the balance of fiscal and monetary policy right."
The MP wants to explore commercial opportunities, spend more time with family.
National Party finance spokesperson announces shock resignation.
Public transport fares also to be halved for three months.