Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay caught up with the National Party's new leader Christopher Luxon.
On with the show:
Christopher Luxon:
In his capacity as the new National Party leader, Christopher Luxon makes his first appearance on The Country. Today, in our "get to know Christopher" interview, we coverhis seven houses, being a Christian, liking country music, his view on farming and farmers, Simon Bridges, Judith Collins, Todd Muller, Barbara Kuriger, Penny Simmonds, and just who are his favourite politicians.
Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who's been buoyed by recently walking the Routeburn track with a bunch of North Island urban dwellers and by their positive views on farming. We also look at the sky-rocketing price of fertiliser and a change at the top of the National Party.
Chris Brandolino:
Our NIWA weather forecaster lets us know what's in store for the weekend.