Incumbent Labour MP /u/alpine- spoke today at the Taupo A&P showgrounds to a group of farmers, reassuring them she has their interests at heart.

"Good morning, everyone! Up and early does it. As y'all know, I'm alpine-, your local Labour MP.

"The Waikato region is known for its dairy, agriculture, and pasture. Farmining is the backbone of this country. For that reason, it's crucial that we get it right.

"Labour in Government has recognised the important balance between increasing your productivity and decreasing your environmental impact. We have nurtured the recent introduction of automation into the industry, knowing that although our country's efficiency has skyrocketed, so has our carbon footprint.

"People like you in the farming industry understand how small decisions in the short term will have large benefits (or consequences) in the long term. We in government have realised this shift in the industry, and have acted appropriately.

"Unfortunately, only one party has actively shown to be capable of delivering both a stable transition between traditional and modern methods of farming, while at the same time having the ambition to achieve at the highest standard worldwide.

"As your current Member of Parliament, I have consistently worked to deliver you the best I can in reward for your hard work. I believe I have done so, but in order to continue this hard work, I need your vote. Vote for me, and party vote Labour, next Saturday, 14 April 2018."

Applause welcomed alpine- down into the crowd, where she then had long and fruitful conversation with local farmers.

She also made time to see the sights of the annual A&P show.