Toby Williams: Federated Farmers spokesperson on what will become of forestry slash inquiry after Stuart Nash sacking - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Concerns about what becomes of the inquiry into forestry slash in Gisborne following Stuart Nash's sacking as Forestry Minister.

The probe was launched after woody debris was blamed for making flood and cyclone damage worse.

Federated Farmers spokesperson Toby Williams says the enquiry is halfway through, with tomorrow the last day of public consultation.

He says a new panellist also started today.

"It's going to take time for the new panellist and new Forestry Minister to get up to speed with the issues, and we'd like to see it extended so we can make sure it's done properly."

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