Privatisation of meat inspection w/ PSA's Fleur Fitzsimons- 27/01/2026

The government had announced meat would be inspected by officers employed by meat companies rather than independent inspectors, as is the current model. The PSA's National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons says companies will be able to cut corners in terms of inspection and bow to company pressures. 

She also says the privatisation can impact New Zealand's reputation as a meat exporter as well.