Daniel Eb Defends Opportunity's Approach to Rural NZ
The Opportunity Party has faced criticism during the election campaign that its policies are too urban-focused and offer little for rural communities.
OPINION: In what world does old mate Christopher Luxon live?
He can't remember how many Māori are in cabinet and when pushed gets it all terribly wrong, then he ignores two new ministers who were about to get their ministerial warrants from the Governor General.
Sure, it was a stupid 'gtocha' question about the Māori members, but the befuddled live performances from Luxon must be concerning his handlers.
If he can't remember who sits around the cabinet table, what else can't he remember?
In an election year, this is serious.
Would Chris Bishop make such a blunder? This old mutt doubts it.
It will be interesting to see what impact Luxon's ongoing blunders and management waffle speak have as the media pressure - and the 'gotcha' media tricks - intensify in the run-up to the election.
OPINION: David Seymour and James Meager's plan to make it easier for farmers and orchardists to operate drones can best be described a 'courageous' move.
New Zealand wool is reaching new heights as air filtration companies move away from synthetic products to biodegradable alternatives.
Opuha Dam's ability to protect South Canterbury communities from major flooding has taken a significant step forward, with Opuha Water Limited (OWL) successfully commissioning a new outlet valve capable of releasing record volumes of water from the dam ahead of a weather event.
There's been widespread support from the primary sector for the Government's announcement on changes to freshwater farm plans that come under the Natural Environment Bill, which is now set to replace the existing RMA.
A partnership between state-owned enterprise Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) and charity Meet the Need is putting more than quality New Zealand beef into food bank parcels this year.
The Opportunity Party has faced criticism during the election campaign that its policies are too urban-focused and offer little for rural communities.

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