A former Labour Minister of Forestry has his say on carbon farming and offers a solution for transitioning unproductive hill country to pines and then to native regeneration (for carbon credits). We also discuss his rumoured candidacy for NZ First and whether he’s been shoulder-tapped by Winston.

The Country Full Show: Thursday, January 15, 2026
38:20

The Country 15/01/26: Richard Loe talks to Hamish McKay
05:37

The Country 15/01/26: Mike Siermans talks to Hamish McKay
04:02