October 19, 2025 • 7 mins
Joseph Mooney says agri tourism is a positive which is continuing to increase in the south.
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Beautiful.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Joseph Mooney is MP for Southland and joined us this
afternoon on the Muster. Good afternoon, Joseph, and how are you. Yeah,
pretty good. It's a damp start to the week around
the province by the sounds of it, Agritourism is a
big thing, especially down here in the South these days.
You're at Tom O'Brien, a very well known voice head
and Muster listeners. Regarding agritourism. There was an announcement, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
There was had the launch of the Totaga South and
Egraturism Network and Tom's well sheared this morning, which is
which is awesome. Actually it's you're just raising the profile,
raising the ability for people to connect across the aggre
tourism network and Otago in Southland and you know two
(00:57):
parts of the economy that are hugely important to ourn
and nationally actually you know, agricultural and tourism and just
a really cool option. You need to do the highlight
the awesome stuff is happening in that space and maybe
you know, showcase that there's an opportunity for other folks
who might be interested.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
So we're seeing a lot of new ventures get off
the ground regarding egretourism in the South. Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Look, I'm aware of something that a bubbling away that
people plan, you know to kick them off. And then
there's other well established ones and I mean, you know,
Time's got you know, a very good one, Welcome go
on his station, and it's infect My wife booked us
a knight and Cavin up on the up on the
tops there a two years ago to celebrate our one
(01:43):
of our winning anniversaries, and so we hiked in and
stayed the night. You know, you got the hot tip
out under the stars, incredible views and just awesome of
the country.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
We're hearing all about this situation with the Lions regarding
Dawn Meets. What's your take on it all?
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Well, yeah, I sort of it's up to the voters,
that is, decide which direction they want to go, and
then we'll see what happens. If they decide to go
with door mates, you know, fine, as they decided they
want to do something else, then we'll be closely looking
at that. So I'm watching it very closely as the
sort of the probably extentive I when I say about that,
(02:23):
until they've made their decision. You know, there's been talking
about rationalization for the years and hasn't really happened. And
look it's I mean, now now's a probably a good
opportunity to take a look at the fundamentals of it.
That's you know, going very very strongly now after a
few really challenging years. And it's like an awesome sector
(02:44):
and I think it's going to be increasing demand Bob
as a chance for us to take a look at home.
And there's been built over you know, generations in fact.
And yeah, so look like I'm watching with great interest
what the outcome of the vote will be tomorrow.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
One of the scenario years I suppose being this doesn't
get accepted tomorrow, then is certainly going to be an
intriguing time for the red meat sector.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Right. Yeah, Look, I'm not going to say too much
at the stage, but what I will say that, keeping
very close on it, a.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Mega strike is happening on Thursday all around the country. Teachers, doctors,
amongst others are going on strike, and a messive one
of that as well. But what Palestine has been brought
onto the agenda? What's this all about?
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Yeah, and that's that's just concerning. I mean, it just
makes it look like that's sort of student activis running
running the unions frankly, I mean the fact that they'd
make Palestine the number one topic discussed with the New
Zealand Education Minister. The sensus yes that they're just playing
politics as opposed to focusing on what's best for New
Zealand kids and know how the government and teachers can
(03:48):
work together to make sure, you know, we deliver the
best education possible thout because they have the best future possible.
So it's really disappoint from the union's.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Frankly, and there's a lot of frustrated pearance as well,
given it's a Thursday day having to reorganize their days
for strike action. And I wouldn't say every primary school
and the Gore regions involved with it, but there seems
to be more than not.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Yeah, well it's it's up to union members decide. I
guess what how they how they respond to it, But
it's we're all working hard with the resources we've got
available to the bill the best outcome for all News
Yealanders and and you know, our kids are something that
this government has taken incredibly seriously. We've we've delivered a
(04:32):
lot for students, for parents and for teachers in fact uh,
one of one of Erica Sanpa's and minutifications policies was
turnounced a while ago. Hours to pay the teacher registration
fees for example. You know, you know acknowledging that it's
it's not an easy time for anyone, you know, with
(04:53):
you it's going to supermarketness. It's not cheap. But look,
we're doing everything we can to support our teachers, you
know who have fire large been doing a great job
in delivering on a big change program which is making
you know, significantly measurable improvements for kids. And that's ultimately
I think what all of us should be focused on.
And I think all those probably ourt folks are really
(05:14):
fit mental as b can we make sure our kids
get the best education possible in New Zealand so they
can have the best future possible.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
So what's on the agenda for this week, Joseph.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Well, I'm tucking to God at the moment we're going
to be having a meeting with folks from different councils
across the region. That's myself, Miles Ennison and Gary Kellerhoff.
Now I see have invited folks to come and hear
from this Australian company who got what is what they
called nano Butler technology, which increases the auction content of
(05:45):
a water molecule about seventy percent net for super increases
to you know, proceeds other things in the water of
the biological mechanisms. And it's seems to quit quite promising.
And got a briefing on it a few months ago,
and yeah, able to be able to proach thinks things
(06:05):
a hell a lot faster and potentially a lot cheaper.
So I thought it was just worth our councils having
a look at it. So we're doing that staff known
and then from there, I've got to drive to Donners
to get up to Wellington and then all we they
can they can put them for the rest of the week.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
So I'll ask you again like I asked last week,
you're wearing your blue and gold jersey this week up there.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Made I haven't found time to go and keep up.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Surely you have a Highlanders jersey and your clothes yet if.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
You've got you got got one I can borrow while
I'm coming to go, I'll grab it off you.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
Well, I've got a marine Highlanders top, but nothing blue
and gold unfortunately, but I'm sure you'll be able to
be accommodated somewhere along the line.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Right, Yeah, maybe maybe when I'm well. Actually I'll just
be going straight to the airport and done us, so
probably won't catch about, you know, no outside, so they
probably want get a chance to pick one up for
a fly. A bit of a tight schedule.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
You're good on you, Joseph Mooney. We understand you are
very busy. We always appreciate your time on the muster.
Go on, appreciate it, Joseph Mooney, MP for South And
if anybody is at to need an airport some safe today.
And what's the blue and gold jersey for Joseph Mooney
to wear up in Parliament? Ben Deeley's up next. This
is the Muster
Beautiful.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Joseph Mooney is MP for Southland and joined us this
afternoon on the Muster. Good afternoon, Joseph, and how are you. Yeah,
pretty good. It's a damp start to the week around
the province by the sounds of it, Agritourism is a
big thing, especially down here in the South these days.
You're at Tom O'Brien, a very well known voice head
and Muster listeners. Regarding agritourism. There was an announcement, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:36):
There was had the launch of the Totaga South and
Egraturism Network and Tom's well sheared this morning, which is
which is awesome. Actually it's you're just raising the profile,
raising the ability for people to connect across the aggre
tourism network and Otago in Southland and you know two
(00:57):
parts of the economy that are hugely important to ourn
and nationally actually you know, agricultural and tourism and just
a really cool option. You need to do the highlight
the awesome stuff is happening in that space and maybe
you know, showcase that there's an opportunity for other folks
who might be interested.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
So we're seeing a lot of new ventures get off
the ground regarding egretourism in the South. Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Look, I'm aware of something that a bubbling away that
people plan, you know to kick them off. And then
there's other well established ones and I mean, you know,
Time's got you know, a very good one, Welcome go
on his station, and it's infect My wife booked us
a knight and Cavin up on the up on the
tops there a two years ago to celebrate our one
(01:43):
of our winning anniversaries, and so we hiked in and
stayed the night. You know, you got the hot tip
out under the stars, incredible views and just awesome of
the country.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
We're hearing all about this situation with the Lions regarding
Dawn Meets. What's your take on it all?
Speaker 1 (02:01):
Well, yeah, I sort of it's up to the voters,
that is, decide which direction they want to go, and
then we'll see what happens. If they decide to go
with door mates, you know, fine, as they decided they
want to do something else, then we'll be closely looking
at that. So I'm watching it very closely as the
sort of the probably extentive I when I say about that,
(02:23):
until they've made their decision. You know, there's been talking
about rationalization for the years and hasn't really happened. And
look it's I mean, now now's a probably a good
opportunity to take a look at the fundamentals of it.
That's you know, going very very strongly now after a
few really challenging years. And it's like an awesome sector
(02:44):
and I think it's going to be increasing demand Bob
as a chance for us to take a look at home.
And there's been built over you know, generations in fact.
And yeah, so look like I'm watching with great interest
what the outcome of the vote will be tomorrow.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
One of the scenario years I suppose being this doesn't
get accepted tomorrow, then is certainly going to be an
intriguing time for the red meat sector.
Speaker 1 (03:05):
Right. Yeah, Look, I'm not going to say too much
at the stage, but what I will say that, keeping
very close on it, a.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
Mega strike is happening on Thursday all around the country. Teachers, doctors,
amongst others are going on strike, and a messive one
of that as well. But what Palestine has been brought
onto the agenda? What's this all about?
Speaker 1 (03:27):
Yeah, and that's that's just concerning. I mean, it just
makes it look like that's sort of student activis running
running the unions frankly, I mean the fact that they'd
make Palestine the number one topic discussed with the New
Zealand Education Minister. The sensus yes that they're just playing
politics as opposed to focusing on what's best for New
Zealand kids and know how the government and teachers can
(03:48):
work together to make sure, you know, we deliver the
best education possible thout because they have the best future possible.
So it's really disappoint from the union's.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
Frankly, and there's a lot of frustrated pearance as well,
given it's a Thursday day having to reorganize their days
for strike action. And I wouldn't say every primary school
and the Gore regions involved with it, but there seems
to be more than not.
Speaker 1 (04:11):
Yeah, well it's it's up to union members decide. I
guess what how they how they respond to it, But
it's we're all working hard with the resources we've got
available to the bill the best outcome for all News
Yealanders and and you know, our kids are something that
this government has taken incredibly seriously. We've we've delivered a
(04:32):
lot for students, for parents and for teachers in fact uh,
one of one of Erica Sanpa's and minutifications policies was
turnounced a while ago. Hours to pay the teacher registration
fees for example. You know, you know acknowledging that it's
it's not an easy time for anyone, you know, with
(04:53):
you it's going to supermarketness. It's not cheap. But look,
we're doing everything we can to support our teachers, you
know who have fire large been doing a great job
in delivering on a big change program which is making
you know, significantly measurable improvements for kids. And that's ultimately
I think what all of us should be focused on.
And I think all those probably ourt folks are really
(05:14):
fit mental as b can we make sure our kids
get the best education possible in New Zealand so they
can have the best future possible.
Speaker 2 (05:21):
So what's on the agenda for this week, Joseph.
Speaker 1 (05:24):
Well, I'm tucking to God at the moment we're going
to be having a meeting with folks from different councils
across the region. That's myself, Miles Ennison and Gary Kellerhoff.
Now I see have invited folks to come and hear
from this Australian company who got what is what they
called nano Butler technology, which increases the auction content of
(05:45):
a water molecule about seventy percent net for super increases
to you know, proceeds other things in the water of
the biological mechanisms. And it's seems to quit quite promising.
And got a briefing on it a few months ago,
and yeah, able to be able to proach thinks things
(06:05):
a hell a lot faster and potentially a lot cheaper.
So I thought it was just worth our councils having
a look at it. So we're doing that staff known
and then from there, I've got to drive to Donners
to get up to Wellington and then all we they
can they can put them for the rest of the week.
Speaker 2 (06:21):
So I'll ask you again like I asked last week,
you're wearing your blue and gold jersey this week up there.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
Made I haven't found time to go and keep up.
Speaker 2 (06:32):
Surely you have a Highlanders jersey and your clothes yet if.
Speaker 1 (06:35):
You've got you got got one I can borrow while
I'm coming to go, I'll grab it off you.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
Well, I've got a marine Highlanders top, but nothing blue
and gold unfortunately, but I'm sure you'll be able to
be accommodated somewhere along the line.
Speaker 1 (06:46):
Right, Yeah, maybe maybe when I'm well. Actually I'll just
be going straight to the airport and done us, so
probably won't catch about, you know, no outside, so they
probably want get a chance to pick one up for
a fly. A bit of a tight schedule.
Speaker 2 (07:02):
You're good on you, Joseph Mooney. We understand you are
very busy. We always appreciate your time on the muster.
Go on, appreciate it, Joseph Mooney, MP for South And
if anybody is at to need an airport some safe today.
And what's the blue and gold jersey for Joseph Mooney
to wear up in Parliament? Ben Deeley's up next. This
is the Muster
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