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CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand. The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines! For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.coun...

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Tony and Michelle Roberts - Deer farmers named national sustainable farming ambassadors 03.07.2026 13:31

This episode features Tony and Michelle Roberts, 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing discussing 2026 Balance Farm Environment Awards   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...

Brad Olsen - B+LNZ On Farm Inflation report 03.07.2026 10:26

This episode features Brad Olsen, Chief Executive, Infometrics discussing the B+LNZ On Farm Inflation report. 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...

Full Show - 3 July 2026 03.07.2026 2:01:04

CountryWide CONNECT - Show Summary Tony and Michelle Roberts, the 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing, discussing their win at this year's Ballance Farm Environment Awards and what the recognition means to them. Opportunities Party Leader Quilae Wong discusses the party's recent rise in the polls and the issues driving voter support. Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen...

Craig Smith - ‘True collaboration’: Devold locks in four-year merino supplier contracts 02.07.2026 12:15

This episode features Craig Smith, General Manager, Devold New Zealand discussing the company's new four-year wool contracts and what they mean for New Zealand wool 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’ o...

Kate Truffit - Growers feeling good as potato yields recover 02.07.2026 9:34

This episode features Kate Truffit, Chief Executive, Potatoes New Zealand discussing the recent Vegetable Industry Showcase and the key issues and opportunities highlighted by 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 Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

Alistair King - How badly squeezed are viticulture margins becoming? 02.07.2026 10:00

This episode features Alistair King, Viticulture lead, Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, Findex discussing the outlook for New Zealand's wine industry and how changing consumer preferences are influencing 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 Android Auto. Or try the v...

Farmer Panel - What would you make a townie do on farm for a day? 02.07.2026 11:12

This episode features Willie Bell & Craig Hickman discussing what's affecting farmers around the nation at the moment.   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...

Tony Trewinnard - ‘Hope is not a strategy’: El Niño officially declared 02.07.2026 12:05

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the emergence of El Niño 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 CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google...

Phil & Robin Mangos - Tauranga venue on market ‘has it all’ 02.07.2026 9:01

This episode features Phil & Robin Mangos, Lifestyle, Horticulture & Rural Specialists, Bayleys Tauranga discussing the beautiful property Ātaahua and the growing opportunities within New Zealand's lifestyle and horticultural 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...

Marijke Dunselman - NZ agritourism 'incomparable' on the world stage 02.07.2026 12:10

This episode features Marijke Dunselman, Founder and CEO, AgriTourism NZ discussing her time at the Global Agritourism Conference and what it means for New Zealand's rural tourism 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 Co...

Dino Kudrass - Evolution range launches single-use recyclable shells and silicone liners 02.07.2026 8:50

Skellerup has launched Evolution at Fieldays, a new brand bringing single-use recyclable milking shells and silicone liners to New Zealand farms. Skellerup Agri executive general manager Dino Kudrass says the brand brings the company's product development together under one banner. "It's a new brand we're launching as an umbrella for all of the innovation that we've been pushing through," he says....

Craig Wiggins - Lean on a Gate: Training your people to look after their people 01.07.2026 11:13

This episode features Craig Wiggins, Founder, Lean on a Gate discussing this year's Fieldays and providing an update on the organisation's latest work supporting rural wellbeing.   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&rsq...

Nick Beeby - Back-to-back months of record returns: what is the meat industry getting right? 01.07.2026 11:37

This episode features Nick Beeby, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association discussing New Zealand's second consecutive month of record red meat exports and what's driving the strong international demand.   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 ‘P...

James Meager - Herds of Special Interest changes stamped into law 01.07.2026 11:28

This episode features James Meager, Minister for Hunting & Fishing discussing the passing of the Hunting and Fishing (HOSI) legislation into law and what it means for New Zealand hunters and anglers.   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...

Hugh Jackson - Outgoing FMG Young Farmer of the Year reflects on year with title 01.07.2026 7:42

This episode features Hugh Jackson, 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the year discussing his year as titleholder and what he expects as he prepares to pass the torch to the next champion.   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&rs...

Libby Price - Aus reallows controversial weedkiller Paraquat 01.07.2026 8:55

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing Australia's response to avian influenza and the latest developments surrounding paraquat approval.   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...

Chris Gourley - What has to happen to get diesel below two dollars 01.07.2026 8:44

This episode features Chris Gourley, CEO, Fern Energy discussing the latest fuel market update and why motorists are seeing prices heading down.   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...

Jack Gibbs - Possum free farming on Banks Peninsula 01.07.2026 10:06

This episode features Jack Gibbs, Banks Peninsula farmer discussing the journey towards possum-free farming and the benefits it's delivering for agriculture and biodiversity.   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’...

Tony Trewinnard - What's in store for July's weather? 30.06.2026 12:11

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook and what farmers can expect around the country over the coming days.   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...

Nicole McKee - New ACT Party deputy leader keeping arms act in sight 30.06.2026 10:38

This episode features Nicole McKee, Deputy Leader, Act Party discussing the party's pledge for a smaller government and what that could mean for 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 command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa o...

Alistair Rayne - DAIRY Country Panel 30.06.2026 14:57

This episode features Alistair Rayne, Canterbury dairy farmer discussing why keeping farming systems simple but profitable creates opportunity and freedom for dairy 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’ o...

Mark Patterson - Where does ‘Minister for Wool’ see the industry going? 30.06.2026 12:01

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities discussing his tongue-in-cheek appointment as Minister of Space, his thoughts on last week's wool auction, and his visit to the Vegetable Industry Showcase.   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...

30th June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands 30.06.2026 3:41

Red meat exports hit second consecutive monthly record Federated Farmers urges Government to press ahead with conservation reform Vegetable industry makes case to Parliament for practical settings and sector growth 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-...

Richard Dawkins - Feds challenge perception of conservation act stewardship land 30.06.2026 10:35

This episode features Richard Dawkins, Meat and Wool Chair, Federated Farmers discussing why the organisation is backing what it describes as commonsense conservation 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’...

Te Radar - 'Fabric of rural NZ': Finals week for FMG Young Farmer 2026 30.06.2026 12:07

This episode features Te Radar, MC FMG Young Farmer Grand Final discussing what he's expecting from the country's premier young farming competition.   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...