Agree, no veto ability, but huge ability to seek info from anyone receiving Crown funds (& take contempt proceedings if denied) & Minister's RSB board appear at select committee to criticise Bills post-Cabinet signoff.

Good to see Greens, Te Pati Maori & Labour using the opportunity to restate key constitutional principles, incl that Te Tiriti is a fetter on the exercise of sovereignty (Labour)

Lawyer here. Minister decision being final just means there is no right of appeal. But he has to give reasons. On its face looks like a very strong judicial review ...

Seriously though, this could be a genuine way to address aviation's climate impact: it doesn't cost anything, it can happen now, and it really does reduce emissions.

The danger is that it's used as a reason to keep flying, or expand the industry. We need to reduce flights AND avoid contrails.