CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Anne Lee, Senior Journalist at CountryWide discussing what the DIRA review means.   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/n...

This episode features Sarah Salmond, Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts discussing US Lamb tariffs, and rethinking trade strategy   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 :...

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Government pilots AI tool to speed up biosecurity import standards ACT promises to transfer game animal management from DOC to hunters NZ shearers lose Wales test series by less than one point   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 Yvette Westerman, Branch Manager & Brooke Garland, Rural Sales, Bayleys Taupo discussing the latest update on the Taupo rural property 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 Ama...

This episode features Wendy Paul, CEO, Growing Future Farmers discussing the need for more on-farm trainers to help develop the next generation of sheep and beef 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 A...

This episode features Phil Journeaux, Agricultural Economist discussing the results of the 2026 Dairy Financial Survey.   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 Brad Siebert, CEO, New Zealand Avocado discussing growing Asian demand, new trade deals reshaping avocado exports, and forecasts for an eight-million-tray season.   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 Conne...

This episode features Leo Pekar, FarmWise Consultant (Southland) and Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme Alumni discussing wearable technology on-farm and the strategy behind using cow bites as a management tool.   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 &l...

This episode features Heather Sorensen, National President, Rural Women New Zealand discussing the organisation's National Centenary Jubilee and its 100-year contribution to 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 CountryWi...

This episode features Andy Mcfarlane, New AgriZeroNZ board member discussing his appointment and the organisation's work to accelerate agricultural emissions reductions.   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...

India and New Zealand to establish kiwifruit centres Live ammunition found in wool prompts safety warning Animal and Plant Health Sector Recognises Long-Standing Contributors   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 Nick Beeby, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association discussing the United States' safeguards investigation into imported lamb and what it could mean for New Zealand exporters.   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 C...

This episode features Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley and Dave Worsley previewing a huge weekend of sport, including the Warriors' top-of-the-table clash with the Bulldogs, Ryan Fox, the All Blacks, Super Rugby Aupiki and the latest sporting headlines before Sarah closes the show.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the s...

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to NZ and Head of the EU Delegation to NZ reflecting on his time in New Zealand, the growing NZ-EU relationship and the future of agricultural trade before he heads to Canberra.   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...

This episode features Gregg and Dansy Coppell, Co-founders, Repost discussing how vineyard waste is being recycled into practical products to help flood-hit farmers while reducing agricultural waste.   The fundraising link mentioned in the interview can be found here: https://shop.whatsforsmoko.com/products/buy-a-re-post   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Downlo...

This episode features Loren Aberhart, Head of Brand, Farmlands discussing the co-operative's new nationwide partnership with New Zealand's provincial rugby unions, the Rural Rugby Legends programme and why rugby remains such an important part of 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...

This episode features Kylie Dorr, Supreme Winner, NZI Rural Women Business Awards discussing how she built Southern Reproductive into one of New Zealand's fastest-growing rural service businesses and what's next as she eyes expansion into Australia.   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 Duncan Ross, Chief Operating Officer, Bayleys discussing how the dairy market has moved through more transactions in the past 12 months than ever before, with strong farm-gate returns, available capital and active buyers opening a window for vendors.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show vi...

Climate Commission warns New Zealand emissions targets at significant risk Arms Bill changes welcomed by licensed firearms owners Apple and Pear industry gathers in Queenstown for annual conference   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 Coun...

This episode features Jo Hendy, Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission discussing the Commission's annual monitoring report and why New Zealand is not currently on track to meet its climate change targets.   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...

Winter dormancy is the window to spray lucerne and clover, but timing and formulation decide the result, says Pete McKnight, Technical Specialist Agronomy at PGG Wrightson. Spray too late and you lose the first cut. Talk to your local PGG Wrightson rep before the season closes.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the s...

This episode features  Tim Gorton & Emma Crutchley discussing the issues and challenges facing farmers around 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.   Appl...

This episode features Bryce McKenzie, Founder, Groundswell discussing the European Union's move towards a split-gas approach to agricultural methane and what it could mean for New Zealand 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 Count...

This episode features Hilton Collier, CEO, Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust discussing iwi council partnerships and and the future of RMA reform.   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 H...