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Following 37809 (2026), what specifically was it about the media coverage of the Laghmor School's water supply exceeding the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water that, in his view, was considered to "denigrate the hard-working local farming community"?

Answered Question 39329 (2026)
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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following 37809 (2026), what specifically was it about the media coverage of the Laghmor School's water supply exceeding the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water that, in his view, was considered to "denigrate the hard-working local farming community"?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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It was the tone, the content, and the people who were interviewed. Other examples of denigration include misspelling the name of the community.