# NZ -Q&A - Canterbury Plains: Is the farming boom benefiting everyone?

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**Category:** Farming & Horticulture - Q&A\
**Created:** [30 October 2026 19:53 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/nz-q-a-canterbury-plains-is-the-farming-boom-benefiting-everyone/694 "2026-10-30T19:53:23Z")\
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**Answer:**  
High farm prices and the sale of Fonterra’s Mainland brands are bringing money into Canterbury. But not everyone is sharing in the benefits. What does this mean for local communities, businesses, workers and property?

- **Local economy** – explore how farming is influencing jobs and businesses

- **Property and communities** – discuss the impact on local towns, housing and rural life

- **Have your say** – share your experiences and views on the future of Canterbury

**Source:**

> **[Backroads to the Beehive: A tale of two Canterbury Plains](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/2242378/backroads-to-the-beehive-a-tale-of-two-canterbury-plains)**
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> With just over a week until Election Day, RNZ's South Island Correspondent Tim Brown and camera operator Louis Dunham head out on the plains for the fourth journey from the Backroads to the Beehive.