CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Kate Acland, Chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Winner of the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand 'Rural Woman of the Year' Award discussing her recent recognition as the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand Rural Woman of the Year, discussing leadership, advocacy and the future of New Zealand agriculture.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Downlo...

This episode features Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation discussing the Conservation Amendment Bill, described as the most significant overhaul of New Zealand's conservation system in nearly 40 years, and what it means for conservation, recreation 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 v...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Hon Todd McClay – Minister for Primary Industries We open the show from the Primary Industries Summit with Minister Todd McClay, discussing the big issues facing New Zealand’s primary sector, the outlook for farmers, exporters and the Government’s priorities for agriculture. Rebekah Cain – Chief Sustainability Officer, BNZ A look at BNZ&rs...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.   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 Owen Copinga, President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand discussing a preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM & Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.   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 Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing the uncertainty of which way the election will go.   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://a...

This episode features Hugh Campbell, Sociology Professor, University of Otago discussing his views on right-wing parties competing for the rural vote and what changing rural politics means for 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...

NZ dairy season sets new production record BNZ and Pāmu pioneer new model to earn revenue from native forests KWKiwi's William Kenna wins Bay of Plenty Young Grower title 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.  ...

This episode features Richard Capie, Chief Advisor, Forest & Bird discussing proposed changes, potential land sales, and Forest & Bird’s concerns following new polling on public attitudes.   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 Rebekah Cain, Chief Sustainability Officer, BNZ discussing BNZ’s new partnership with Pāmu and what it means for sustainability, innovation and the future of farming systems in 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 comm...

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture discussing the big issues facing New Zealand’s primary sector, the outlook for farmers, exporters and the Government’s priorities for agriculture.   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 Adam Williamson, Chairman, Farmer Leadership Team, Synlait discussing the latest issues affecting dairy farmers, leadership within the sector, and what is happening behind the farm gate.   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 &lsqu...

This episode features Ryan Luckman, Vet and founder of DAGI discussing the launch of the DAGI app at Fieldays and how technology is helping farmers improve animal health decision-making and on-farm 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 &lsq...

NZ watching closely after bird flu detected in Australia a2 Milk secures China approval for Pokeno facility products T&G's Maddi Sheridan wins Hawke's Bay Young Fruitgrower title 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 / lis...

This episode features Lisa Futschek, Chief Executive, Seafood NZ discussing the Government's decision not to progress the Fisheries Amendment Bill this parliamentary term and what that means for the seafood industry.   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 Craig Carr, Managing Director, Carrfields discussing a trip to the United Kingdom's famous Diddly Squat Farm and the Cereals event, discussing what New Zealand farmers can learn from British agriculture, machinery innovation and global farming trends.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show v...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister of Biosecurity discussing New Zealand's preparedness for bird flu following the confirmation of a case in Australia, border protections, surveillance systems and industry readiness.   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...

This episode features Colin Hurst, Vice President Federated Farmers discussing the upcoming Federated Farmers presidential election, the challenges facing the organisation and the priorities for rural New Zealand heading into the future.   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...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Federated Farmers Vice President Colin Hurst, discussing the upcoming Federated Farmers presidential election, the challenges facing the organisation and the priorities for rural New Zealand heading into the future. Minister for Biosecurity Andrew Hoggard discusses New Zealand's preparedness for bird flu following the confirmation of a case in Australia, border p...

This episode features Professor Jo Lane, Pro Vice-Chancellor Health, University of Waikato discussing the Hospitals announced to get NZGSM graduate clinicians.   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 Cam Clayton, Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist discussing preparations for next month's Grand Final in New Plymouth.   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 Alex...

ANZCO Foods to acquire Greenlea Group in red meat consolidation Conservation land sale law sparks heated parliamentary exchange Fisheries Amendment Bill delayed until after election 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 / list...

This episode features Scott Lawson, Board Member OANZ and Director of True Earth discussing OANZ's submission on both the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills and how they connect to the Gene Tech Bill.   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 Dino Kudrass, Executive General Manager of Agri, Skellerup discussing the company's history.   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....

This episode features Fiona Calvert, Technical Support (Agriculture) at Hill Labs discussing Hill's new protein test for forages.   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...