The Primary Production Select Committee sees its role as being the voice of rural New Zealand, says chair Mark Cameron.
Critics question what meaningful change will result from ComCom inquiry.
ComCom market study expected to complete by August 2024.
Chief Ombudsman looking into redactions of emails and whether attachments should be released.
James Shaw says it will be bad for forest owners if Emissions Trading Scheme is not changed.
Chris Hipkins says trade with China is a critical part of New Zealand’s economic recovery.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw said New Zealand was still one of the most polluting nations in the world on a per capita basis.
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.