The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
National is urging government to introduce rental support payment sooner.
Tougher rules because the Delta variant is more transmissible.
The government is considering funding mediation on commercial lease disputes.
Getting more people vaccinated crucial to giving NZ options other than lockdowns.
National leader Judith Collins rejects suggestions she has demoted Chris Bishop.
Motu report finds free emission unit allocations are outdated and raise fairness issues.
Grant Robertson admits the longer the lockdown, the tougher on businesses.
Restaurants have high fixed costs and thin margins.
But James Shaw argues the scheme is working better than ever.