# Feds Focus | Feds’ new Southland president tackles local government reform

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Podcast: [Farmers Weekly Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farmers-weekly-podcast-6523233)
Published: 2026-05-07T21:16:36+00:00
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Duration seconds: 622

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Federated Farmers’ new Southland president Chris Dillon says council consolidation is high on the agenda as he takes the top job. Dillon says he’s hoping to adopt a more collaborative approach to regulatory change that works better for farmers.

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