Tuesday, 18 July 2023 15:55

MIA

Written by  The Hound

OPINION: The Hound is bitterly disappointed to learn that the Ministry of Education has awarded an American company the contract to install nylon carpet in 800 rural schools around the country.

This is a major slap in the face to NZ's struggling strong woolgrowers.

Where has the Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor been on this subject?

It seems, like his government, O'Connor is missing in action (MIA) again when it comes to backing the ag sector.

He is all talk and no action.

Especially since O'Connor was all talk when setting up the Wool Working Group and Wool Impact Ltd and claiming at the time it would be "fantastic" if strong wool became the first choice of fibre and businesses.

Did he speak to his counterpart Education Minister Jan Tinetti about this contract and ask if she had looked at the NZ wool option?

What's the bet he didn't?

Thanks - again - for nothing, Damien!

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