The watchdog has told a select committee on Wednesday that it has had to do more with less, in light of recent job cuts.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Government is still committed to getting back into surplus in 2027/28.
‘We’ve just got to get things done,’ the RMA reform minister tells NBR.
It raised questions around transparency, value for money and accountability for government spending, A-G says.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s office warns repealing the ban will be noted internationally.
More than 300 projects were recommended but the Cabinet only put forward 149.
Framework needs to set out clear mandate for central and local government in legislation.
Focus on infrastructure came just days after Government canned planned Dunedin Hospital build.
Cabinet will get a final version of the strategy by the end of the year.
More work is needed to fully implement recommendations made after Cyclone Gabrielle.