From the Farm to Parliament: David MacLeod MP on Golf, Family, and Life in New Zealand

In this special in-studio episode of Fairway Talks Golf Podcast, host Brendan Lister welcomes David MacLeod MP — New Plymouth’s National Party Member of Parliament, former Taranaki Regional Council Chair, and proud dairy farm kid from Manaia — for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond the fairways.Recorded live at The GolfZone, David joins Brendan to talk about his lifelong connection to golf, the role the game has played in his community-focused life, and how it intersects with family, leadership, and representing the Taranaki region. From growing up on the farm with strong family values, to his Māori whakapapa (Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Ruanui, and Ngāti Porou), balancing business, local government, and now national politics — David shares honest insights into what drives him.Expect plenty of laughs, stories from the course, reflections on New Zealand life, and discussions about building stronger communities, the future of the regions, and why golf remains a great leveller and networking tool in Aotearoa.Whether you’re a golfer, a local from Taranaki/New Plymouth, or just enjoy conversations that blend sport, life lessons, and real Kiwi perspectives, this episode delivers.Tune in for an authentic, down-to-earth chat with one of New Zealand’s most community-oriented MPs.