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What exactly, if anything, did the Hawke’s Bay grower group ask from the Government in relation to a potential purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings?

Answered Question 28420 (2026)
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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What exactly, if anything, did the Hawke’s Bay grower group ask from the Government in relation to a potential purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Hawke’s Bay growers’ group has not asked for anything from the Government in relation to a potential purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings. The Government is, however, supporting work coordinated by the local councils assisting the growers.