Simon Watts says in the longer term, property owners cannot expect to be bailed out.
It finds no other inappropriate communications with donors, but questions a conflict of interest case involving Phil McCaw.
Despite upfront capital cost in a dry year Lake Onslow could reduce costs by up to $130 million.
Submissions were heard before Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this morning.
‘They’ve had to put up with an avalanche of regulation and red tape.’
Prime Minister, at Fieldays, said Government wants to partner with farmers but no decision on He Waka Eke Noa yet.
NZ Initiative report champions private sector involvement, localism, and a positive attitude to development.
‘These changes are about getting the right tree in the right place.’
‘Crazy’ that rebates apply to electric vehicles but not e-bikes.
Report says danger ahead if the country does not look at its democratic institutions.