Mr Purey-Cust goes to town

John Purey-Cust never misses a beat with his letters to the editor. He's unfailingly on-the-button with his commentaries around farming practice and resource use in Southland. He fires his letters in less frequently than I do (everyone in Southland's in that boat admittedly) but scores a hit with his every contribution.
This morning, it's dairying and and the changes it's experiencing. John pings the surly Mr McPherson and the departing Ms Webber with aplomb, then delivers the councillors and staff of Environment Southland with a bouquet, for which we're very grateful. Here's John's letter, with a clip from that which followed, from Mr Clarke of Otautau, who adds his wise counsel to the debate.