CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Kass Rauber, Vice-President, Southland Federated Farmers discussing the slink skin factory shutdown and the resulting dead stock crisis facing Southland 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 CountryWide Connec...

This episode features Jaiden Drought, Owner, Farm Trader & President, Tractor & Machinery Association (TAMA) discussing the trans-Tasman tractor divide, the move towards smart technology and what the future holds for farm machinery.   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 Corina Jordan, CEO, Game Animal Council discussing the sharp decline in tahr harvest numbers and what it means for the future of hunting on the West Coast.   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&rsqu...

This episode features Dave Burridge, National Wool Auction Manager, PGG Wrightson discussing the results from the latest Christchurch wool auction, where demand is currently outstripping supply.   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 Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing efforts to cut red tape and rebuild confidence in the arable 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 Goog...

This episode features Brad Siebert, CEO, NZ Avocado discussing a bumper avocado crop, export demand and the outlook for growers.   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 :...

This episode features David Seymour, Leader, ACT Party discusses slashing rural red tape and ACT’s election pitch to 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 CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Appl...

This episode features David Norton, Te Kura Ngahere, University of Canterbury Strategic Science Advisor Pure Advantage discussing the feral deer crisis and the growing threat to farms and native forests.   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 ‘Pla...

This episode features Brett Beagley, General Manager Commercial and Marketing, New Zealand National Fieldays Society discussing innovations, highlights and exhibitor success from Fieldays.   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 C...

This episode features Richard Dawkins, National Board Member, Meat & Wool Industry Group Chairperson, Federated Farmers discussing Labour’s forestry rethink, the ETS and what it could mean for 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 Auto. Or try the voice...

This episode features Kate Acland, Chair, Beef + Lamb New Zealand discusses tightening farm margins and how farmers can build resilience.   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. &nbsp...

This episode features Bryce McKenzie, Founder, Groundswell discussing Groundswell’s election priorities and what it wants from the next Government.   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 Go...

This episode features Brent Kleiss, Chief Executive, NZ Pork discussing why NZ Pork says the Government needs to fix the country’s pork-labelling rules.   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...

This episode features Chris Lewis & Craig "Dairyman" Hickman discussing their perspectives from both ends of 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 : ht...

This episode features Emma Joyce, Programme Lead, On Farm Excellence, Farm Source discussing her Institute of Rural Professionals Webinar on Farm Insights Report and what it can tell farmers about their businesses.   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...

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing flood defences and regional connectivity.   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...

Government rules out law change on pork labelling Nationwide farm plastic recycling scheme set for 2027 ACT calls for carbon price floor to be scrapped   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 Goog...

This episode features Dom Kalaish, Chief Executive Officer, Transporting New Zealand discussing the organisation’s 2026 Election Platform.   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 Dr Deborah Russell, Climate spokesperson, Labour Party discussing Labour’s plans for restoring climate leadership.   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 Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment discussing the Government’s new mandatory rural recycling scheme.   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 Darryl Stretton, CEO, Provelco discussing the future of New Zealand deer velvet.   This podcast is solely for information purposes. It's not financial or other professional advice. No party, including BNZ, is liable for direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from the content of this podcast.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download...

24 seasons in, calf rearer David Fairhall is still putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to transitioning calves off milk onto meal. The SealesWinslow Nutrition Specialist’s ‘side-hustle’ gets them to industry liveweight targets every time.   Whether it’s a custom blend or dairy pellet, smart modelling tools, or advice tailored for your farm, SealesWinslow...

Labour Promises Urgent ETS Fix and Forestry Conversion Pause Strong red meat returns forecast, but margins tighten Crop protection reforms welcomed by HortNZ   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 Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing a situation update and the latest weather outlook.   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 Matthew Zonderop, Perfect Cow Breeding Systems discussing using AI in bull selection and breeding decisions.   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...