Size of NZ 

Structure – vested interests inside government and lobbying government

Private Agendas – cui bono, a Latin term meaning “to whose benefit?”. This principle suggests that those who stand to gain from an act or event are likely to be responsible for it, and it is used to help identify suspects or motives. 

Lack of Checks and Balances 

Bubble

There is an immediate, interim answer

Pick low hanging fruit – look for solutions that are doable

Communicate better with the public, bypass the media filter

Listen to the public – develop effective constituency services

Create a template for feedback so you get useful, knowledgeable ideas