The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Jacinda Ardern said the government needed more certainty before lifting lockdown.
Jacinda Ardern warns number of Covid cases still to peak.
UPDATED: Around $152 million worth approved already.
National wants govt plans fast-tracked to remove obstacles to housing developments.
Chris Hipkins says contact tracing can happen more quickly if people have signed in.
But Auckland looks likely to be in lockdown for longer.
The former finance minister was considered caring but conservative with the public purse.
The former deputy PM and long-time finance minister has died at 76.
Finance Minister says Treasury forecast on lockdown impact is worst-case scenario.