Mike Butteriick, Nicola Willis and Christopher Luxon at Fieldays 2026
Questions over rising rates and long-awaited roading projects were put to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis at Fieldays last week, focusing on what comes next for fast-growing Waikato communities.
On the spot, from left Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Trade Minister Todd McClay at Fieldays. Photo: Mary Anne Gill
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