Plant-based bubble bursts
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird Ventures, and its products are no longer available in supermarkets.
Did Cabinet sign off the Three Waters mandate four days before the summary of submissions for and against was completed?
One former Mayor of Christchurch thinks so.
He claims Cabinet papers recommending the decision were signed off on October 18. Four days lates, the summary of submissions from local government were completed and sent to the minister's office.
It was never anything but a done deal, despite the promises of proper consultation, he says.
Just gives weight to the perception that all the Government decisions are made by a small group on the ninth floor of the Beehvive without any real input from outside.
