Despite initial praise for the $32 million partnership with US-based Environmental Defense Fund, experts say the public was misled about ongoing technical issues, including problematic thrusters and repeated system failures.
Astrophysicist Richard Easther warned officials as early as March that the public was being given a “materially incomplete” picture, while others criticised the lack of transparency and due diligence.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blamed the previous Labour government for the investment, although the satellite launched and failed under the current administration.
Calls for a review have been ignored, with Collins deflecting all inquiries to MBIE, which cited “commercial confidentiality” as limiting its ability to inform taxpayers.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
Astrophysicist Richard Easther warned officials as early as March that the public was being given a “materially incomplete” picture, while others criticised the lack of transparency and due diligence.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blamed the previous Labour government for the investment, although the satellite launched and failed under the current administration.
Calls for a review have been ignored, with Collins deflecting all inquiries to MBIE, which cited “commercial confidentiality” as limiting its ability to inform taxpayers.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
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Another waste of taxpayer money!
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