The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Border controls are to be strengthened.
Officials look at what applications and projects could be deferred or cancelled.
And pessimism will have only got worse after going into lockdown.
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Kiwifruit soaks up out-of-work tourism and hospitality staff.
PM is "very aware" of the negative economic impact of lockdown.
Safe harbours, electronic signatures, hibernating debts on cards for businesses facing insolvency.