If New Zealand wants fast-track approvals to retain public confidence, every project should have a readable record from referral through decision, conditions and compliance.
Author: 全搜索深度调查记者Josh
Josh 负责新西兰、中国及国际议题的英文深度报道与解释性写作，关注政策、社会影响和公开数据，并尽量以原始文件及多来源交叉核查为基础。
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