Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
National Party trade spokesman Todd McClay will become the party’s agriculture spokesperson, National leader Christopher Luxon announced today.
National's agriculture spokesperson says his absolute priority, if his party gets into power, is to get rid of what he calls the 'punitive model' of engagement between government and farmers.
OPINION: The Hound notes that in all the media hoo-ha over outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her replacement by a Richie Cunningham from Happy Days look-alike, news that another quitter was back went under the radar.
OPINION: National was shocked and disappointed to learn last week that the Government has moved away from key elements of the consensus plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Former National leader Todd Muller has taken over as acting spokesman for agriculture, biosecurity and food safety.
National’s agriculture, biosecurity and food safety spokesperson Barbara Kuriger has resigned from her portfolios.
OPINION: There was pin drop silence when former National Party leader Todd Muller recently addresses over 400 farmers at the DairyNZ Farmers Forum in Hamilton.
Former Opposition Leader Todd Muller believes talking about his brush with mental illness could help dairy farmers facing similar issues.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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