CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features George White and Stephanie Downer, Founders, Clarity Distilling Company discussing their gold medal success at the International Wine and Spirit Competition and what the international recognition means for their business.   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 A...

Federated Farmers claims win as Government drops council-iwi agreement transfers Inflation hits two-year high on fuel price surge Asian markets driving New Zealand avocado export growth   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 Conn...

Feeder calf values have jumped significantly this season. Kelly Higgins, Regional Livestock Manager for Carrfields Livestock, says Friesian bull calves are going for $300 to $500 in the autumn just gone, and beef bull calves between $400 to $600 against $100 to $200 for Friesians a year ago. "Traditionally the feeder calves have been viewed as a by-product of the dairy farming system, but they're...

This episode features Colin Aitchison, Director / Chief Pilot, Skyworks discussing how drone technology delivered vital supplies to a cut-off Marlborough community and the growing role drones are playing in 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 vo...

This episode features Brendan Telfer, Sports broadcaster discussing Ryan Fox's latest success and review the FIFA Club World Cup final.   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 Becks Smith, Central Otago veterinarian, farmer and agri-entrepreneur discussing the Stockscan App and how it is helping farmers improve livestock management.   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&r...

This episode features Tom Chisholm, Owner, AgDesign discussing why farmers should view wearable technology as a tool to support decision-making, rather than a complete farming system.   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...

New Zealand holds position as world's largest single-country dairy exporter Firearms owners group pushes back at Safety Authority over trust survey criticism Poultry remain clear despite second wild bird flu detection   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 comm...

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities & Associate Agriculture Minister discussing efforts to promote New Zealand wool at Bharat Tex 2026 and the opportunities emerging from one of the world's largest textile markets.   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 A...

This episode features Mitch Tucker & Gail Radburnd, Co-founders, Huntable App discussing how technology is helping connect hunters, landowners 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 via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Am...

This episode features Nicole McKee, Deputy Leader, ACT Party discussing changes to the Firearms Safety Authority, a return to volunteer training, and clarifying recent comments by Paul Henry around semi-automatic firearms.   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...

“Success for us is: buying your first farm feels more achievable.”    Dan Cummings, Sector Lead - Agribusiness at BNZ, says that was front of mind when the BNZ Agri team set out to find where the banking sector was falling short of the next generation.    Under the scheme, an eligible first farm buyer borrowing more than $2 million could reduce borrowing costs by up...

This episode features Fiona MacMillan, Executive Director, Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand discussing New Zealand's preparedness for bird flu and the industry's concerns about current biosecurity 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 voice comma...

This episode features James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing discussing the announcement of the second Herd of Special Interest and what it means for recreational hunters and herd management.   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 Greg McSkimming, Head of Agribusiness, Silver Fern Farms discussing the new collaboration between Silver Fern Farms and Fonterra to boost New Zealand's 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 CountryWi...

This episode features Simon Bousfield, Owner and Manager, Bayleys Gisborne discussing the latest country and rural property market update from the East 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’ on Amazon Alexa...

This episode features David Chin, Chief Executive, Livestock Improvement Corporation discussing the company's focus on data-driven herd improvement and the strong full-year performance it has delivered.   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...

This episode features Trevor McIntyre, Chair, Adverse Events Committee, North Canterbury Rural Support Trust discussing the latest on the weather event, its impact on farming communities, and where support is being directed.   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 voi...

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing why Fonterra lowered its farmgate milk price forecast and what it means for farmers and markets.   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&rsquo...

This episode features Kim Robinson, Coordinator, Northland Dairy Development Trust discussing key findings from a long-term pasture trial and what they mean for dairy productivity and profitability.   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 Cou...

This episode features Hugh Devereux-Mack, Spokesperson, Council of Licensed Firearms Owners discussing the Firearms Safety Authority reinstating volunteer trainers. What prompted the decision and what does it mean for firearms licensing?   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. O...

This episode features Hannah Ritchie, Environment and Planning Manager, NZ Pork discussing what the first comprehensive emissions baseline tells us and how the industry plans to reduce its footprint.   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 Danielle Adsett, CEO, New Zealand Apple and Pears discussing a preview of this year's Expo, industry priorities, innovation and the outlook for the apple and pear 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 CountryWi...

This episode features Fenton Hazelwood, Rural commentator & author of "Thank a Farmer"  discussing record horticultural exports versus the financial reality facing growers. Are the headline figures masking widespread stress across 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 A...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity discussing what has been detected, the risks to New Zealand's livestock industries, and the Government's biosecurity response.   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...