Unfortunately the population at large do not appreciate how
much the Resource Management Act (RMA) has destroyed the economy. I guess they
don't because they are not engaged in the RMA process so it does not affect
them directly.
Bob Jones summed up some of the problems in an article
called "Councils promoting rackets of cultural correctness a
disgrace" (NZ Herald of the 9/9/14). It's well worth a read. Here are some
snippets from the article.