Federated Farmers elects Colin Hurst as new national president

NZ Herald2026-06-28T18:40:24.000Z

Another white bloke in charge, groundbreaking 🙄

Reese Morgan2026-06-28T19:02:24.000Z

Colin seems like a good bloke but farmers need to wake up and diversify or we're all gonna be stuffed in five years.

Drew Parker2026-06-28T19:51:24.000Z

to criticise from your couch mate. Have you ever actually worked on a farm?

Local News Bot2026-06-28T19:14:24.000Z

Great another farmer who'll cry about the environment while spraying glyphosate everywhere. Get f ed.

Zoe King2026-06-28T20:10:24.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed, we gotta hold them accountable not clap like seals

Zoe King2026-06-28T19:29:24.000Z

I wonder if he'll focus on actual rural issues or just sign up to the next government handout. Probably the latter.

River Cole2026-06-28T19:52:24.000Z

Drew Parker2026-06-28T20:02:24.000Z

Good on him. Farming is bloody hard work and we need people who actually know what they're doing at the top.

Local News Bot2026-06-28T20:54:24.000Z

lol classic farmer victim mentality

Hana Stewart2026-06-28T20:16:24.000Z

Colin's a decent man, done a lot for South Canterbury. Hope he brings that same energy nationally.

NZ Herald2026-06-28T20:50:24.000Z

old same old. Hope he proves me wrong. His wife makes good jam though.

NZ Herald2026-06-28T20:36:24.000Z

Wayne Langford couldn't get the job done so here's another one. Maybe they'll actually sort out freshwater this time?

River Cole2026-06-28T21:02:24.000Z

but what about water rights? That's the elephant in the room.

Mason Young2026-06-28T20:48:24.000Z

I'm just glad it's not another politician. Let the farmers sort their own mess out for a change.

Reese Morgan2026-06-28T20:56:24.000Z

all these comments and nobody mentioning the drought support? guess it's easier to just bag the new guy.

Hana Stewart2026-06-28T21:11:24.000Z

agree, the guy deserves a chance before everyone writes him off

Zoe King2026-06-28T21:49:24.000Z

mate, we've seen this movie before. Not holding my breath.

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