Winston Peters, leader of the New Zealand First Party, walks with officials to a meeting in Wellington, New Zealand, October 8, 2017. Picture taken October 8, 2017. REUTERS/Charlotte Greenfield
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Some New Zealand forest owners are suspending replanting of trees and re-thinking investments as the country's third-largest export earner finds itself in the sights of maverick politician Winston Peters' protectionist agenda.
The election king-maker last week said he would prioritise a restructure of the forest industry in closely-watched coalition talks with major parties after last month's inconclusive election result.
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