Prime Minister to spend two hours with farmers and Southlanders in Invercargill

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, the Hon John Key MP, is to participate in a two-hour session as part of Federated Farmers National Conference on Friday 25 June. It marks the first time Federated Farmers National Conference is being held in Invercargill.

“This is an outstanding opportunity for farmers and Southlanders to spend quality time with our nation’s leader,” says Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers.

“While the Prime Minister’s luncheon is the centerpiece of our final day, the Prime Minister has kindly agreed to stay on for almost two-hours in order to mix with farmers and our guests.

“Given this is quality time Federated Farmers, in another first, is making seats available to non-delegates. Details of which, can be obtained by calling 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646)

“As the Prime Minister speech will be about ‘challenges, opportunities, success’, incidentally our conference theme, I am certain those who attend will get an invaluable insight into the direction New Zealand is taking.

“Moreover as Southland is my home province, Federated Farmers wishes to show the Prime Minister how agriculture has formed an integral part of Southland’s economic renaissance,” Mr Nicolson concluded.

Notes to editors and media

Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Hon John Key MP, will speak on ‘Challenges, opportunities, success’ as part of Federated Farmers 111th National Conference.

The Prime Minister will be speaking as part of a luncheon on Friday, 25 June 2010 in Invercargill (1145am to be seated by 12pm (sharp) through to 1.45pm).

Following the luncheon address the Prime Minister will mix among Federated Farmers National Council members and guests.

For the general public – Non-members of Federated Farmers are invited to attend the Prime Minister’s luncheon but cost recovery for food will apply. Please call Federated Farmers on 0800 FARMING (0800 327 646) for details.