Watch: Political parties discuss the future of New Zealand’s primary industries

Written By Shawn McAvinue

What do New Zealand’s political parties want for farming, food production and rural communities?

The New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists & Communicators brought agriculture spokespeople together at Parliament in Wellington on September 23 for an on-the-record discussion about the future of the primary industries.

The panel featured Steve Abel (Green Party), Mike Butterick (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), Jo Luxton (Labour), Mark Patterson (New Zealand First) and Daniel Eb (Opportunity).

Watch the discussion below to hear their views ahead of the general election.

Shawn McAvinue
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