It was clear that they cater to the greedy but its now apparent that they're also idiots. Idiots claiming to suddenly be ever so concerned with the plight of low income families. 
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/497...a-o-te-wai
"The ACT party says removing tangata whenua from freshwater management would speed up the consent process, and make it cheaper for ratepayers.
The party announced its energy policy today in Auckland, and aims to overturn the ban on oil and gas exploration, set up rules to help capture carbon and make it easier to get permission for offshore wind projects.
The policy would also dump the Lake Onslow project and remove Te Mana o te Wai, which prioritises the health of freshwater, from resource consenting.
ACT Leader David Seymour said the removal of Te Mana o te Wai would make the process simpler by getting rid of unclear spiritual ideas.
"We do not believe that Te Mana o te Wai improves the environment," he said.
Seymour said the policy aimed to get electricity prices under control and provide the sector with better regulations and investment."
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/...ermit.html
"Taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for costly projects that don't stack up. ACT would not allow the Lake Onslow project to proceed as a government project. If a private operator believed they could fund, finance and deliver it at no cost to the taxpayer, then ACT would not object."
"Wind projects have huge potential to help New Zealand meet its renewable energy targets and ensure New Zealanders have a supply of cost-effective energy.
"Getting electricity prices under control will play an important part in easing the cost of living crisis for families that are struggling most. Under this Government, almost 8 per cent of households cannot afford to keep their houses warm, while the Electricity Networks Association forecasts households will be paying twice as much for electricity in five years."
Taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for costly projects that don't stack up. ACT would not allow the Lake Onslow project to proceed as a government project. If a private operator believed they could fund, finance and deliver it at no cost to the taxpayer, then ACT would not object."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/497...a-o-te-wai
"The ACT party says removing tangata whenua from freshwater management would speed up the consent process, and make it cheaper for ratepayers.
The party announced its energy policy today in Auckland, and aims to overturn the ban on oil and gas exploration, set up rules to help capture carbon and make it easier to get permission for offshore wind projects.
The policy would also dump the Lake Onslow project and remove Te Mana o te Wai, which prioritises the health of freshwater, from resource consenting.
ACT Leader David Seymour said the removal of Te Mana o te Wai would make the process simpler by getting rid of unclear spiritual ideas.
"We do not believe that Te Mana o te Wai improves the environment," he said.
Seymour said the policy aimed to get electricity prices under control and provide the sector with better regulations and investment."
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/...ermit.html
"Taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for costly projects that don't stack up. ACT would not allow the Lake Onslow project to proceed as a government project. If a private operator believed they could fund, finance and deliver it at no cost to the taxpayer, then ACT would not object."
"Wind projects have huge potential to help New Zealand meet its renewable energy targets and ensure New Zealanders have a supply of cost-effective energy.
"Getting electricity prices under control will play an important part in easing the cost of living crisis for families that are struggling most. Under this Government, almost 8 per cent of households cannot afford to keep their houses warm, while the Electricity Networks Association forecasts households will be paying twice as much for electricity in five years."
Taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for costly projects that don't stack up. ACT would not allow the Lake Onslow project to proceed as a government project. If a private operator believed they could fund, finance and deliver it at no cost to the taxpayer, then ACT would not object."
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)
