PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHA successful Southern Field Days at Waimumu wrapped up with a not-so-successful sheep shearing attempt from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. St Peter’s College, Gore, head girl Eilish Greene, 17, said the prime minister came across as a very ‘‘chill guy’’. She planned to pursue a career in medicine and said Mr Luxon talked to her about a variety of options for tertiary education. Southern Field Days chairman Steve Henderson said the past three days had been brilliant and had met all expectations. The prime minister attending the event showed his interest in and recognition of the agricultural industry and how much it meant to New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 14, 2026 01:43 UTC