Plastic bag ban a 'disgrace' for government process
The costs and benefits have not even been estimated.
Rodney Hide Wed, 15 Aug 2018
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the ban on single-use plastic bags in the middle of the government calling for submissions. So much for due process.
She had good reason: “It’s also the biggest single subject school children write to me about.” It’s a great way to make policy.
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