Changes to the RMA must be balanced against councils' publicly developed longterms plans and must also take cognizance of the substantial body of jurisprudence, as a consequence of the RMA. New Zealand First will:Further enhance the value of the pre-hearing phase by empowering councils to ensure the attendance of relevant parties, by requiring that specific and agreed timelines be established,
for limiting the welfare state, for example public funding for social services or social security, e.g. private care before state care