18 Nov 2019

Damien O'Connor responds to West Coast rally over Government policies

From Morning Report, 8:27 am on 18 November 2019

Thousands of farmers, miners, forestry workers and West Coast residents have demanded the Government stop its one-size-fits-all approach to policy.

They rallied in Greymouth yesterday policies including the banning of new mines on conservation land, blocks to electricity generation proposals and new freshwater regulations.

Among those who spoke at the event were local MPs, mayors, local iwi representatives and National Party leader Simon Bridges.

Damien O'Connor is the MP for West Coast Tasman.