Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Guyon Espiner In this episode: Wuld Act's plan to cut government departments also spell the end of the politically neutral public service? David Seymour fronted up on his plans to allow Ministers to hire and fire govt dept CEOs. Climate activist Mike Smith has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions - he joined us live. Finally, Wairarapa town is cut off by last week's storm, and are getting a drop of food and medical supplies - we checked in with the local mayor Fran Wilde.