Displaying items by tag: ELECTION 2026

OPINION: In what world does old mate Christopher Luxon live?

Former Federated Farmers president Katie Milne is National’s candidate for the West Coast- Tasman seat in this year’s general election.

Katie Milne, former Federated Farmers president, has been announced as the National Party’s candidate for the West Coast-Tasman electorate.

Three farmer lobby groups are applying the blowtorch to political parties on key issues facing the primary sector ahead of the general elections.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced changes to the ministerial lineup, including a new Minister for the Environment and a new Associate Agriculture Minister.

OPINION: If you ask this old mutt, the choice at the next election isn't shaping up as a contest of good ideas, more like a choice of who's the least bad option.

Fish & Game New Zealand has announced its election priorities in its Manifesto 2026.

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) has released its 2026 election manifesto, outlining priorities to support the sector’s growth, resilience, and contribution to New Zealand’s food security and export revenue.

OPINION: Election years are usually regarded as the silly season, but a mate of the Hound reckons 2026 is shaping up as the ‘stupid season’.

Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle of the party's caucus portfolios.