CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Brent Paterson, Chair, Catchment Communities Aotearoa discussing guiding farmers through logistical uncertainty and evolving environmental plans.   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 Amaz...

This episode features Steve Abel, Agriculture Spokesperson, Green Party discussing Kiwimart and local suppliers.   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.ap...

This episode features Helen Lash, Westland Mayor discussing council roading and the challenges facing the region’s road network.   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.   A...

This episode features Mark Hooper, Independent Director, NZPork Board discussing extending rural advocacy to the pork 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 : ht...

This episode features Shane McCarthy, General President, AgForce discussing the theft of 5,500 sheep worth $1.7 million.   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:/...

SealesWinslow Nutrition Extension Specialist Simon Butler says metabolic problems on farm are feeding into in-calf rates. "If you're seeing a lot of milk fever, that's going to directly impact those clinical cows' ability to get in calf, but there might be an underlying subclinical milk fever effect on fertility as well.”   This episode featured in partnership with SealesWinslow. Whethe...

This episode features Nadia Pavlovich, Young Organic Growers Alliance discussing breaking barriers and celebrating women in 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 Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   App...

This episode features Emma Owen, Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing how improving feed efficiency could transform the dairy beef 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 G...

This episode features Simon Court, Infrastructure & Climate Change Spokesperson, ACT Party discussing ACT’s vision for climate policy and rural infrastructure.   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 Sam McIvor, Chief Executive, OSPRI discussing the proposed NAIT levy hike, including the balance between the cost of traceability and farmer frustration.   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’...

This episode features Chris Gourley, CEO, Fern Energy discussing an update on the fuel market.   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/cou...

This episode features Grant Lightfoot, Founder and Inventor, Kiwi EcoNet discussing the Southland invention heading to King Charles’s farm.   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 Hom...

This episode features Mark "Watto" Watson and Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley discussing a wrap of the latest sporting action.   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 Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the value of rain and the ongoing risk of drought.   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://...

This episode features Grant McCallum, MP for Northland discussing tax, including the political debate and claims being made around tax policy.   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....

This episode features Rhys Hurley, Investigative Lead, Taxpayers Union discussing farmers being hit with a NAIT tax hike.   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:...

This episode features Daniel Eb, Deputy Leader, Opportunity Party discussing whether the party can break into Parliament.   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:...

This episode features Sandra Faulkner, National Vice President & Adverse Events Spokesperson, Federated Farmers discussing new emergency management laws and how they will guarantee a rural voice during adverse events.   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 Mark McAlpine, Pest Plants Team Leader, Greater Wellington Regional Council discussing efforts to stop Madagascar ragwort before it takes hold and chokes out Wairarapa pastures.   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 Co...

This episode features Suze Redmayne, MP for Rangitikei discussing the KiwiSaver (First Home and Farm) Amendment Bill.   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://ap...

Spring Outlook: El Niño, Firm Prices and Volatile Input Costs Parliament breakfast celebrates women's critical role in New Zealand farming Toxic ragwort discovered in Wairarapa   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 Connec...

Federated Farmers welcomes guaranteed rural voice in emergency management bill Pāmu backs Meet the Need with recipe cards for donated mince Ballance Farm Environment Awards come to the West Coast for first time   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 &ls...

This episode features Sarah Harris, General Manager, NZ Farm Environment Trust discussing the Ballance Farm Environment Awards expansion to the South Island.   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 o...

This episode features Kristi Wright, New Executive Director, Fairlight Foundation discussing a new chapter of leadership for women in 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 Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Ho...

This episode features Tangi Utikere, Spokesperson for Transport, Labour Party discussing Labour’s election pledge to freeze fuel excise taxes for the next three years.   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’ o...