Listen to The Country: Christopher Luxon on wilding pines and carbon credits

Finn Walker2026-06-17T02:44:54.000Z

Yeah nah, carbon credits for wilding pines? That's like paying the foxes to guard the hen house. Luxon needs a reality check.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-17T03:29:54.000Z

I get your point but maybe they're thinking of the bigger picture with emissions. Still, it's a risky move.

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T03:09:54.000Z

As someone who actually works on the land, seeing wilding pines get credits is a joke. They destroy our native bush and soak up water. But sure, let's pay landowners to let them spread.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-17T04:03:54.000Z

mate, spot on. It's not like they're out here trying to control them themselves.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-17T03:39:54.000Z

What a load of shit. Typical politician, no clue what's actually happening on the ground.

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T04:07:54.000Z

If they're gonna give credits for wilding pines, they should at least require management to stop them spreading. Otherwise it's just a free-for-all.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-17T05:04:54.000Z

call, but maybe a managed system could work?

RNZ2026-06-17T04:37:54.000Z

wtf are ppl smoking, these trees are literally a pest. just another way for farmers to rort the system lol

RNZ2026-06-17T04:56:54.000Z

yea nah, get stuffed. they just want the cash

Drew Parker2026-06-17T05:05:54.000Z

Luxon and Fieldays, meeting farmers. Wonder if he actually listens or just nods and smiles. Action speaks louder.

Mason Young2026-06-17T05:31:54.000Z

friendly fire from Winston? That's the most interesting part of this article haha

Jack Morrison2026-06-17T05:46:54.000Z

they just smile for the cameras. Same old, same old.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-17T05:45:54.000Z

Absolute rubbish. We spend millions controlling wilding pines and now we're supposed to incentivise them? Make it make sense.

Mason Young2026-06-17T06:09:54.000Z

lol imagine being Winston and throwing shade at your own boss at a field day

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