Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession.

Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades.

He said agriculture was the 'backbone of New Zealand' and praised how much it generated for the nation. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it is the agriculture sector that's pulling New Zealand out of a recession.
Luxon spoke about the success agriculture was seeing on a trip to Taranaki on Thursday where he met with local businesses and trades.
He said agriculture was the 'backbone of New Zealand' and praised how much it generated for the nation.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Chris Luxon saying the agriculture sector is pulling New Zealand out of a recession

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