The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Should their salaries be based on what their average employee earns?
At a discussion on the future of work, the present skills shortage loomed large.
Overall public sector CEO pay went down this year.
Auditor found no KiwiBuild issues in its annual audit of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
Water can also be taken into account in foreign investment decisions.
Most farmers have good environmental practices.
Fiscal implications over proposed tax exemption.
But no promise on better resourcing to claims court.
Fiscal policy also needs to help.