From banning greyhound racing, to changes in pay equity, scrapping the Māori Health Authority and even the redress scheme for state abuse survivors, ministers have been accused of sidelining the public and cutting corners on process. “All governments have used urgency, and all opposition parties almost always rail against it. “It’s not good, it’s not right, but that is quite normal, that is what has become the norm, unfortunately, in New Zealand. Last month, Greyhound Racing NZ argued its case against the Crown, claiming the decision to impose a ban on greyhound racing was illegal, the industry had not been consulted, and that there was no proper regard for recent animal welfare reports. “There is a very, very important separation there between the different powers or different branches of government, and that is entirely appropriate.