The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
The government is setting aside $200m to underwrite summer festivals.
Auckland mayor hopes working party on governance structure might allay some concerns.
Medsafe has also approved the Pfizer vaccine as a booster shot.
NZ leadership can help the group get back on track, says former Apec secretariat ED.
Possible, not probable, decisions will be made to successfully limit emissions by 2030: James Shaw.
UPDATE: Finance Minister says figures validate government's approach.
Lack of transparency did not breach law but the Treasury did require spending disclosures.
Higher vaccination rates have helped reduce number of people needing hospital care during the outbreak.
A large portion of the cuts in emissions will come from offsetting overseas.