But minister David Parker says Mr Brown simply does not know the process and his comments show how unfit National is for office. Mr Brown said the stance taken by the transport agency shed light on a significant shift in the agency priorities under Labour. "Instead of focusing on improving connectivity in our regions, NZTA is opposing crucial residential development sites because motorists are choosing to drive their own private vehicles," he said. Mr Parker said, when contacted, he could not comment on what was an operational matter. He said Mr Brown should know that and the fact he did not showed the level National was at.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 13, 2023 16:33 UTC