Imagine being a New Zealand farmer, one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly farmers in the world. Your Government won't give you any credits for the carbon that your farm takes up, whether it's by growing grass in the soil or in the native bush you have on your farm. But they will tax you for the amount of greenhouse gases you produce. If a carbon investor buys that same farm, they can plant pines on it and take the carbon credits. ACT has a better idea than this Government. We believe that New Zealand should be allowed to trade in international carbon credits. Trade is our nation's lifeline. So why does this Government make it illegal to trade in carbon credits? People are telling me, New Zealand needs ACT more than ever. 