Brent Mountfort

Brent Mountfort is the president of the Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers and runs a 270-hectare sheep and beef property near Matatā. He has been vocal about the challenges faced by local farmers in the wake of severe storms that have caused significant damage, including landslips affecting orchards and farms. Mountfort emphasizes the emotional and financial hardships confronting landowners, as many must make difficult decisions about their future amidst the tight eligibility criteria for disaster relief support.