Rural representation gets a boost in the next parliament

Rural representation gets a boost in the next parliament
Andrew Hoggard and Mark Cameron speak at the Fieldays earlier this year (Image: BusinessDesk).
Riley Kennedy
Andrew Hoggard is about to replace the 4am alarm for milking with the bells of parliament.Based on the results from Saturday night’s election, he’s going to be joined by several other incoming rural-based MPs in Wellington with rural representation getting a boost in the 54th Parliament on both sides of the house.Also, many of those heading to parliament from rural NZ have held roles at Federated Farmers.Regional seats, such as Wairarapa, Tukituki and Northland, which Labour took off National at the last election flipped back. As we...

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