June 25, 2024 • 7 mins
The Prime Minister in his weekly slot on The Country discusses the fishing tragedy on the East Coast and now state of emergency, live animal exports, the Chatham Islands and Easter Trading Laws. Plus who he thinks will win this afternoon’s Ranfurly Shield match?
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning, Rowena. Good to be talking with the brains
of this show. To be honest, you make the whole
thing work. You know, Jamie takes all the glory, but
you're the person that makes it all come together.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Well, I must buy your coffee next time I see you,
because I play this Honestly, I take it and I
put it on a loop and I send it to
Jamie and I'm like, you'll never believe what the Prime
Minister said today.
Speaker 3 (00:18):
It's amazing.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
He thinks it should pay you a lot more.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
He doesn't true me too badly.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
To be fair, it is great to be back hosting again,
even if it is for a couple of days. But
obviously a very tough morning for the East Coast Prime
Minister with the discovery of the three fishermen deceased and
also a state of emergency for parts as well.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Yeah. Look, I mean it's been a part of the
country that's just been through the mill and it's been
an incredibly tough time and here are two more events
that are just you know, we just think of the
families and the fishing tragedy. I mean, it's just you know,
they'll just be going through huge amounts of shock and
our thoughts and prayers are definitely with them today. And
then yes, a tough time for the region over nice
with the weather events, and so we're continuing to support
(01:02):
the region. It's been a really tough time obviously the
last since the initial weather events, and you know we've
got to continue to back that region to come back,
and we know we've got a lot of work to
do on core infrastructure roads. You know, we've certainly got
to help people get through the process with property assessment
and all those kinds of things. But today again making
sure that people are getting supported that they need.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Speaking of needing support in terms of infrastructure, the Chatham
Islands are in a bit of a dire situation. I
was channing to Grier Patterson, a fencing contractor and former
farmer in the Chathams yesterday. What support is there for
the Chathams Obviously, as you know, their livestock ship has
been out of commission since March and now they've got
the fuel in the LPG woes as well.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Yeah, look, I mean we're well aware of it. What's
happens is this about? I think there was more fuel
that winter and there'll be another fuel delivery early next
week that we should be able to get them through
that as the ship resumes normal service are in July,
and then there's a log of stock obviously that needs
to be moved as well. So yeah, it's frustrating because
the boat has been in repair and we've got diesel
(02:07):
and f you're reaching the island out of said and
again early next week that will get them through until
the normal service resumes once the boat is out of service.
So yeah, it's been incredibly frustrating. Now we've got to
move the backlog on farm stock, which will be from
of the MPI supporting and trying to work with the
community around getting.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Moving Speaking of moving stock by say obviously live animal export.
The reversal is heading to the Select Committee for considerations soon.
But yesterday there was a fifty thousand strong petition calling
for the band to continue that was handed to Damian
O'Connor at Parliament.
Speaker 3 (02:41):
Where is this.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
At, Yeah, look, I mean live exports contributed about three
hundred million dollars I think you know to the economy
in twenty twenty two. We're in a situation where New
Zealand is not has got low growth. I think we
come in at zero point two percent for the last quarter.
But before that we've had four of the last six
quarters with the economy drinking, so you know, we shouldn't
be turning down growth opportunities. Now, having said that, reversing
(03:05):
the recent band on live animal exports and actually making sure,
you know, and getting it going again is really contingent
on making sure we also have the highest standards of
animal welfare. So you know, that's the focus for MPI,
and I know Andrew Hoggart is very focused around to
make sure that we actually have got high standards. We're
supporting the trade. We've got really good pre export isolation facilities,
(03:27):
we've got great lab testing, we got good ped degree reporting,
you know, verification service animal transport, and obviously exporting to
places that have good levels of animal welfare standards as well.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Now, I know there's no point in asking you about
last night's one US political poll because you never bite
when it comes to political poles. I'm not going to
get anything out of you. You're as much of a
poker player on that as Scott Barrett Wills and not
telling his.
Speaker 3 (03:51):
Parents he was all lags Captain.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
But yesterday the Taxpayers Union's Curier poll showed broad support
for moves to realize Easter Training Rules Act. MP Cameron
Lunston's bill will soon be out for its first reading
in Parliament. You and I have spoken about this before
and your support for liberalizing these laws.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Yeah. Look, I'm personally supportive of it. For us as
a National Party caucus, this will be what we call
a conscience vote for our NPCE. So basically it's up
to each individual to support it or not as based
off what they think about it. But you know, for myself,
I just think it's been one of those rules that
we talk about every ester, you know, I don't you know,
I think it precludes people from comming, you know, I
(04:35):
think going through religious services over the Easter period or
any of those sorts of things. My own personal view
of it, but I think it is time for us
to about outdated and they're inconsistent. I'll be supporting it,
but obviously for the rest of my caucus it's up
to them individually.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah, from a farming perspective, it's actually pretty annoying sometimes
because it is quite a busy time on farm still, so.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
That's an interesting sort of We've all talked about it
for years. And years of it outdated. It's inconsistent. It
makes no sense that some businesses can trade others can't
depending on what they sell and where they sell it,
and all those sorts of things that we go into
online businesses of course and continue to sell the physical
brick and mortar retailers can't. You know, at the rules
in retailing issues vary by region from region, So I
(05:19):
think it's entirely appropriate and that's why we suppot.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Out retvully shield challenge today. Are you picking King Country
or Hawks Bay?
Speaker 1 (05:26):
There's no canvary team in this next or competition, but
it's a tough one. I feel for the field for
Hawks Bay because they've sort of been going through a
tough time and you want them to get a win,
and they probably are the team on paper to win.
And of course King Country is a heartland country for
New Zealand as well, so I'm going to stay neutrons.
Speaker 3 (05:42):
Oh you should be a politicians terrible place.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Well, yeah, it's just if there's anything canbary, I'm all in.
But I wish both these teams very well.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
My opinion of you, you've done so well at the start,
has just plummeted away bit, but look, we'll finish on
something that you can get you back on side with
me us New Zealand's Jack Fagan, who you've met, David
buick As. We'll get underway in the first of six
sharing tests next week representing New Zealand in the UK
and France. What's your message to them.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
I just wish them well. I mean I have a
great price of antiquity and just watching sharing competitions and
also the great run of the Sheep down the Main
Drag which was hilarious. But yeah, it's a great sector,
great industry. We've got some real challenges in the role.
We've really got to get more innovation, more value into it.
But you know, the sharing and the skill of these
guys is just amazing and just the physical exertion and
(06:37):
they are super super fit and they are real athletes
and so now we're really proud of them. And obviously
the Fagan family are total legends and they wish them
nothing but the very very best of disease.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
Yeah. Absolutely, it's a very honest days work.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Prime Minister Christopher Luxan really appreciate your time as always
in your kind words that I will play on look
to Jamie so you keep going right.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
You're doing a great job.
Speaker 3 (07:00):
A
Good morning, Rowena. Good to be talking with the brains
of this show. To be honest, you make the whole
thing work. You know, Jamie takes all the glory, but
you're the person that makes it all come together.
Speaker 2 (00:09):
Well, I must buy your coffee next time I see you,
because I play this Honestly, I take it and I
put it on a loop and I send it to
Jamie and I'm like, you'll never believe what the Prime
Minister said today.
Speaker 3 (00:18):
It's amazing.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
He thinks it should pay you a lot more.
Speaker 3 (00:23):
He doesn't true me too badly.
Speaker 2 (00:25):
To be fair, it is great to be back hosting again,
even if it is for a couple of days. But
obviously a very tough morning for the East Coast Prime
Minister with the discovery of the three fishermen deceased and
also a state of emergency for parts as well.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Yeah. Look, I mean it's been a part of the
country that's just been through the mill and it's been
an incredibly tough time and here are two more events
that are just you know, we just think of the
families and the fishing tragedy. I mean, it's just you know,
they'll just be going through huge amounts of shock and
our thoughts and prayers are definitely with them today. And
then yes, a tough time for the region over nice
with the weather events, and so we're continuing to support
(01:02):
the region. It's been a really tough time obviously the
last since the initial weather events, and you know we've
got to continue to back that region to come back,
and we know we've got a lot of work to
do on core infrastructure roads. You know, we've certainly got
to help people get through the process with property assessment
and all those kinds of things. But today again making
sure that people are getting supported that they need.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Speaking of needing support in terms of infrastructure, the Chatham
Islands are in a bit of a dire situation. I
was channing to Grier Patterson, a fencing contractor and former
farmer in the Chathams yesterday. What support is there for
the Chathams Obviously, as you know, their livestock ship has
been out of commission since March and now they've got
the fuel in the LPG woes as well.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
Yeah, look, I mean we're well aware of it. What's
happens is this about? I think there was more fuel
that winter and there'll be another fuel delivery early next
week that we should be able to get them through
that as the ship resumes normal service are in July,
and then there's a log of stock obviously that needs
to be moved as well. So yeah, it's frustrating because
the boat has been in repair and we've got diesel
(02:07):
and f you're reaching the island out of said and
again early next week that will get them through until
the normal service resumes once the boat is out of service.
So yeah, it's been incredibly frustrating. Now we've got to
move the backlog on farm stock, which will be from
of the MPI supporting and trying to work with the
community around getting.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Moving Speaking of moving stock by say obviously live animal export.
The reversal is heading to the Select Committee for considerations soon.
But yesterday there was a fifty thousand strong petition calling
for the band to continue that was handed to Damian
O'Connor at Parliament.
Speaker 3 (02:41):
Where is this.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
At, Yeah, look, I mean live exports contributed about three
hundred million dollars I think you know to the economy
in twenty twenty two. We're in a situation where New
Zealand is not has got low growth. I think we
come in at zero point two percent for the last quarter.
But before that we've had four of the last six
quarters with the economy drinking, so you know, we shouldn't
be turning down growth opportunities. Now, having said that, reversing
(03:05):
the recent band on live animal exports and actually making sure,
you know, and getting it going again is really contingent
on making sure we also have the highest standards of
animal welfare. So you know, that's the focus for MPI,
and I know Andrew Hoggart is very focused around to
make sure that we actually have got high standards. We're
supporting the trade. We've got really good pre export isolation facilities,
(03:27):
we've got great lab testing, we got good ped degree reporting,
you know, verification service animal transport, and obviously exporting to
places that have good levels of animal welfare standards as well.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Now, I know there's no point in asking you about
last night's one US political poll because you never bite
when it comes to political poles. I'm not going to
get anything out of you. You're as much of a
poker player on that as Scott Barrett Wills and not
telling his.
Speaker 3 (03:51):
Parents he was all lags Captain.
Speaker 2 (03:54):
But yesterday the Taxpayers Union's Curier poll showed broad support
for moves to realize Easter Training Rules Act. MP Cameron
Lunston's bill will soon be out for its first reading
in Parliament. You and I have spoken about this before
and your support for liberalizing these laws.
Speaker 1 (04:12):
Yeah. Look, I'm personally supportive of it. For us as
a National Party caucus, this will be what we call
a conscience vote for our NPCE. So basically it's up
to each individual to support it or not as based
off what they think about it. But you know, for myself,
I just think it's been one of those rules that
we talk about every ester, you know, I don't you know,
I think it precludes people from comming, you know, I
(04:35):
think going through religious services over the Easter period or
any of those sorts of things. My own personal view
of it, but I think it is time for us
to about outdated and they're inconsistent. I'll be supporting it,
but obviously for the rest of my caucus it's up
to them individually.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Yeah, from a farming perspective, it's actually pretty annoying sometimes
because it is quite a busy time on farm still, so.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
That's an interesting sort of We've all talked about it
for years. And years of it outdated. It's inconsistent. It
makes no sense that some businesses can trade others can't
depending on what they sell and where they sell it,
and all those sorts of things that we go into
online businesses of course and continue to sell the physical
brick and mortar retailers can't. You know, at the rules
in retailing issues vary by region from region, So I
(05:19):
think it's entirely appropriate and that's why we suppot.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
Out retvully shield challenge today. Are you picking King Country
or Hawks Bay?
Speaker 1 (05:26):
There's no canvary team in this next or competition, but
it's a tough one. I feel for the field for
Hawks Bay because they've sort of been going through a
tough time and you want them to get a win,
and they probably are the team on paper to win.
And of course King Country is a heartland country for
New Zealand as well, so I'm going to stay neutrons.
Speaker 3 (05:42):
Oh you should be a politicians terrible place.
Speaker 1 (05:45):
Well, yeah, it's just if there's anything canbary, I'm all in.
But I wish both these teams very well.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
My opinion of you, you've done so well at the start,
has just plummeted away bit, but look, we'll finish on
something that you can get you back on side with
me us New Zealand's Jack Fagan, who you've met, David
buick As. We'll get underway in the first of six
sharing tests next week representing New Zealand in the UK
and France. What's your message to them.
Speaker 1 (06:13):
I just wish them well. I mean I have a
great price of antiquity and just watching sharing competitions and
also the great run of the Sheep down the Main
Drag which was hilarious. But yeah, it's a great sector,
great industry. We've got some real challenges in the role.
We've really got to get more innovation, more value into it.
But you know, the sharing and the skill of these
guys is just amazing and just the physical exertion and
(06:37):
they are super super fit and they are real athletes
and so now we're really proud of them. And obviously
the Fagan family are total legends and they wish them
nothing but the very very best of disease.
Speaker 3 (06:47):
Yeah. Absolutely, it's a very honest days work.
Speaker 2 (06:50):
Prime Minister Christopher Luxan really appreciate your time as always
in your kind words that I will play on look
to Jamie so you keep going right.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
You're doing a great job.
Speaker 3 (07:00):
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