South Island businesses seek Government action after Luxon remarks – John MacDonald

Opinion byNZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to readJohn MacDonald is the Canterbury Mornings host on Newstalk ZB Christchurch‌South Island businesses are urging the Government to back growth, not dismiss them as dependent. Photo / Getty ImagesSouth Island businesses could be forgiven for thinking that recent comments by Christopher Luxon might diminish their chance of getting in the ear of the National Party leader. A party leader known for making tone-deaf statements. But who went next level, saying that New Zealand businesses have a “parent-child mentality”