Rural politics hit the spotlight in Morrinsville as major parties clashed over farming futures—dairy, emissions, land use, and farmer costs all under fire. While Steve Abel of the Opportunities Party warned against over-reliance on dairy and called for ditching the Paris Agreement, others like ACT’s Hoggard and NZ First’s Patterson echoed that sentiment. National’s Todd McClay pushed back against emissions taxes, favoring innovation, while the Opportunity Party proposed a land value tax to boost productivity and retire marginal land. Labour’s Jo Luxton stayed tight-lipped on key policies but signaled she won’t be swayed by coalition partners. With early voting just seven weeks away, the rural debate is heating up fast.
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