Tim Myers:
Norwood’s chief executive says he really enjoyed this morning’s KPMG breakfast, although he thought some of the messaging in the business advisory firm’s 2023 Agribusiness Agenda, was “a little bit tired”.
Christopher Luxon:
National’s leader comments on his “wet, whiny” remarks and says his party’s emissions policy is not kicking the can down the road. He also says He Waka Eke Noa is dead before expertly dodging Mackay’s enquiries into whether he will team up with Winston Peters or David Seymour. He then left to a round of applause from the Fieldays crowd.
Miles Hurrell:
The chief executive of Fonterra talks about how on-farm costs, and China’s economy, are affecting farmers. He also promises Mackay a milkshake at the co-op’s site after the show.
Ian Proudfoot:
KPMG’s global head of agribusiness discusses the “massive opportunity” in front of New Zealand’s agricultural sector - if only it could get over its “inherent anxiety” about the future. He also says working collaboratively is the way forward for He Waka Eke Noa, before explaining why New Zealand needs to “flourish in the grey” when it comes to biotechnology. He encourages people to read KPMG’s 2023 Agribusiness Agenda and give feedback.
Winston Peters:
The NZ First leader says he is expecting “a bumper crowd” for a public meeting he’s holding in Cambridge on Sunday. He then strongly denies David Seymour’s Act Party is cutting his lunch, before quoting the Bible and responding to hecklers in the crowd.
Todd Charteris:
Rabobank’s chief executive says the bank still supports He Waka Eke Noa but only if it is “workable, fair and equitable” across the sectors. He also discusses interest rates; and challenges for the dairy industry.
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