Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether farmers need to keep staffing levels up

Best of Business · May 5, 2026 · 4m · transcript

Despite the mounting concerns about the economy and the ongoing Middle East conflict, New Zealand's rural sector is booming.

Reports reveal farm worker pay growth has levelled off after a post-Covid period of rapid growth.

The Country's Hamish McKay explained further.

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