CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Julia Sekula, BLNZ Dietitian discussing the new trans-Tasman nutrition partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia and the push for stronger science-based messaging around red meat. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omn...

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to New Zealand and Head of the EU Delegation to New Zealand discussing Europe, trade, food security, methane politics, Ukraine and the EU–NZ Free Trade Agreement. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on ho...

This episode features Anthea Yule, Hawkes Bay Federated Farmers President discussing regional confidence, Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, succession and the challenges still facing sheep and beef farmers. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Wayne Scott, CEO, AQA & MinEx discussing industry concern around the Green Party’s proposed ban on extractive activity on conservation land and what it could mean for infrastructure and aggregate supply. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on ho...

This episode features Roger Barton, Safer Farms discussing quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safety. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Richard Harman, Political Commentator discussing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/conne...

CountryWide Connect – Show Summary Political commentator Richard Harman analysing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election. Safer Farms Regional Champion Roger Barton discusses quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safe...

This episode features Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre discussing how Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards, the challenge of scaling technology internationally, and why New Zealand continues punching above its weight in agricultural innovation. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wid...

This episode features Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society discussing winning the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness Thought Leadership & Governance Award. We discuss rural leadership, governance, mentoring the next generation, and the future direction of New Zealand agriculture and Fieldays. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily ru...

This episode features Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute discussing 100 years of publicly funded science in New Zealand. We look at the legacy of the DSIR, how science transformed our export economy, and the major opportunities ahead for the primary sector. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Vis...

This episode features Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost discussing her win in the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness On Farm category. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders discussing fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

This episode features Todd Muller, Political Commentator discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick the show off with political commentator Todd Muller discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand. Mike Green joins us to discuss fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister of Biosecurity discussing the Government’s new $79 million funding boost for wilding pine eradication. We cover the threat wildings pose to productive farmland, biodiversity and water catchments, and how the Government plans to scale up control efforts. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show live...

This episode features Dave Worsley & Graeme Beasley, Sports Commentators discussing the weekend's biggest matchups across Super Rugby and the Warriors. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Richard Lindroos, CEO, Fieldays discussing the exhibitor section completely selling out and the final countdown to the massive agricultural event starting next month. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listene...

This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing the group's latest policy requests put to politicians regarding energy reform and rural electrification. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Agribusiness Management, Lincoln University discussing the implications of Richard Wyeth's shock exit from Synlait. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Zespri posts record returns for Kiwifruit Growers Middle East conflict rippling through NZ economy beyond fuel costs Hawke's Bay Mayors ask McCain to pause plant closure 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.   Z...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade auction results and market signals. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Dr Shannon Clarke & Rayna Anderson, GenomNZ discussing their recent Datamars Technology Award win at the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Bronwyn Main, Rural Women New Zealand Board Member discussing RWNZ’s vital submission on the Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2026-2036, and the critical importance of community-led resilience. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to...