CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Duncan Humm & Toby Williams discussing the issues affecting farmers across the country.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.a...

This episode features Ray Smith, Director General, MPI discussing his recent address to the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and the China Business Summit, covering the opportunities and challenges facing New Zealand's primary sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto....

This episode features Matt Lythe, Managing Director, Prism Earth discussing how innovation is helping transform the sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : http...

This episode features Danielle Hovmand, Emerging Leader winner at Primary Industries New Zealand Awards discussing leadership, innovation and helping future-proof New Zealand agriculture.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

This episode features Rosalind Crickett, Dairy Analyst, NZX discussing New Zealand's record milk production season for 2025/26 and what is driving the strong performance across the dairy sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Country...

This episode features Neil Bateup, Waikato Hauraki Coromandel Rural Support Trust discussing a lifetime of service to rural communities following his recognition with the Champion Award at the Primary Industries New Zealand Awards.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try...

Skellerup's square milking liners now outsell its round liners, Executive General Manager of Agri Dino Kudrass says. The design launched under the company's own VacPlus brand after others were slow to pick up the technology. "It's one of those things that when we first launched it, there was a lot of scepticism," he says. The company still manufactures about 300 different liner models that are use...

Colin Hurst elected Federated Farmers president China Business Summit puts trade relationship under scrutiny a2 Milk declares three-hundred million dollar special dividend Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.  ...

This episode features Jo Luxton, Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity & Customs, Labour.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/...

This episode features Will Burrett, Chief Operating Officer for Pāmu discussing how native forests can create environmental, economic and social value, and the role sustainable land management is playing in shaping the future of New Zealand farming.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or And...

This episode features Luke Fisher, General Manager, Retail and Strategic Partnerships, Farmlands discussing the evolving rural supply chain, the enduring value of the co-operative model and how farmers can build resilience in a changing economic environment.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Pl...

This episode features Ben Dooley, Freshwater Spokesperson Federated Farmers discussing freshwater regulations, practical farm management and the challenge of balancing environmental stewardship with productive farming systems.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the v...

This episode features Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Conservation Spokeperson discussing the Government's proposed Conservation Amendment Bill and what the changes could mean for conservation management, public access and rural New Zealand.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Au...

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards celebrate sector's best in Auckland Safer Farms ambassador Lindy Nelson wins national safety leadership award Government signals options to shield Waikato farmers from old planning rules Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visi...

This episode features Dr William Rolleston, Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, President of the Life Sciences Network, Co-founder of South Pacific Sera discussing the future of biotechnology, gene technology reform and the importance of evidence-based science policy for New Zealand's primary industries.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile...

This episode features Jim Van Der Poel, Industry Leader discussing a lifetime of contribution to New Zealand agriculture following his recognition with the Outstanding Contribution to Primary Industries Award.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsq...

This episode features Kate Acland, Chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Winner of the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand 'Rural Woman of the Year' Award discussing her recent recognition as the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand Rural Woman of the Year, discussing leadership, advocacy and the future of New Zealand agriculture.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Downlo...

This episode features Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation discussing the Conservation Amendment Bill, described as the most significant overhaul of New Zealand's conservation system in nearly 40 years, and what it means for conservation, recreation and rural communities.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show v...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Hon Todd McClay – Minister for Primary Industries We open the show from the Primary Industries Summit with Minister Todd McClay, discussing the big issues facing New Zealand’s primary sector, the outlook for farmers, exporters and the Government’s priorities for agriculture. Rebekah Cain – Chief Sustainability Officer, BNZ A look at BNZ&rs...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Am...

This episode features Owen Copinga, President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand discussing a preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM & Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice...

This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing the uncertainty of which way the election will go.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://a...

This episode features Hugh Campbell, Sociology Professor, University of Otago discussing his views on right-wing parties competing for the rural vote and what changing rural politics means for farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play...

NZ dairy season sets new production record BNZ and Pāmu pioneer new model to earn revenue from native forests KWKiwi's William Kenna wins Bay of Plenty Young Grower title Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.  ...

This episode features Richard Capie, Chief Advisor, Forest & Bird discussing proposed changes, potential land sales, and Forest & Bird’s concerns following new polling on public attitudes.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play...