What’s at stake: Federated Farmers launched a petition putting pressure on the Government for an independent inquiry.
Background: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has written to the chairs of the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production committees, requesting a select committee inquiry into banking competition, focused on rural banking.
Main players: Nicola Willis, Federated Farmers, Richard McIntyre, Jo Luxton, Mark Cameron, Rural Women NZ, Gabrielle O'Brien, NZAB, Scott Wishart, Commerce Commission, John Small, Kiwibank, Rabobank, Todd Charteris, Westpac.
The Government has committed to an inquiry into rural banking as the industry shines a light on undue pressure and limited competition.
During Fieldays at Mystery Creek this week, Federated Farmers launched a petition putting pressure on the Government for an independent inquiry.
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What’s at stake: Federated Farmers launched a petition putting pressure on the Government for an independent inquiry.
Background: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has written to the chairs of the Finance and Expenditure and Primary Production committees, requesting a select committee inquiry into banking competition, focused on rural banking.
Main players: Nicola Willis, Federated Farmers, Richard McIntyre, Jo Luxton, Mark Cameron, Rural Women NZ, Gabrielle O'Brien, NZAB, Scott Wishart, Commerce Commission, John Small, Kiwibank, Rabobank, Todd Charteris, Westpac.
