CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Alana Crampton, Partner at Tavendale & Partners discussing where farm settlements commonly go wrong, the legal risks buyers and sellers overlook and the costly mistakes being made during farming business transactions. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connec...

This episode features Mike Butterick, Minister of Land Information and Associate Minister of Agriculture discussing how he found moving from farm work to politics, the importance of democracy, and how farmers can benefit from and be involved in politics. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.c...

This episode features Damien O'Connor, Labour Spokesperson for Trade & Export Growth, Defence, Land Information, Regional Development discussing Budget expectations, regional New Zealand, global trade pressures and his decision to stand in the new Waitaki electorate. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https...

This episode features Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment discussing Budget Day expectations, environmental reform, HSNO changes and whether the Government can reduce regulatory pressure while maintaining environmental credibility. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on...

Environment Minister Nicola Grigg discussing Budget Day expectations, environmental reform, HSNO changes and whether the Government can reduce regulatory pressure while maintaining environmental credibility. Labour’s trade and regional development spokesperson Damien O’Connor joins us to discuss Budget expectations, regional New Zealand, global trade pressures and his decision to stand...

This episode features Tony Leggett, Rural Commentator discussing the differences between Australian and New Zealand farming systems, regulation, markets and where each country may hold the advantage. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio....

This episode features John Roche, Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister discussing methane, farming innovation, public trust in science and the changing direction of science funding. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit  https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/l...

This episode features Craig Hattle, Incoming Chair – New Zealand Farm Assurance Inc (NZFAI) discussing where assurance systems are heading and whether farmers are facing compliance overload. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian correspondent and rural commentator discussing 15 years since Australia suspended live cattle exports to Indonesia following shocking animal welfare footage that changed the industry forever. Today, the sector is rebuilding ties with one of its most important markets while also facing wider challenges around public trust, nutrition and the future image...

Meat Industry Association appoints new chief executive ACT backtracks on seasonal worker visa tax Rural hospitals stretched as staff shortages leave beds empty 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.   Meat Indust...

This episode features Miles Anderson, National MP discussing the political battle ahead, the mood in rural New Zealand and whether farmers believe the Government is delivering. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This episode features James Meager, Minister of the South Island discussing a new commercial game preserve will open in Hawke’s Bay from the 2027 hunting season. The new 286-hectare Te Konini site is expected to increase hunting access, support rural jobs and strengthen hunting traditions in regional New Zealand. James also discusses the wider role of the Minister for the South Island a...

This episode features Keri Johnston, Co-Chair, Agri Women’s Development Trust discussing the decision, the legacy of AWDT and what comes next for rural leadership development. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Associate Agriculture Minister discussing life inside Parliament, biosecurity threats, wilding pines and whether farmers are finally starting to feel some regulatory relief. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See...

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary From Federated Farmers president to sitting around the Cabinet table, Andrew Hoggard has had a front-row seat to the shift from advocacy into Government. Today we discuss life inside Parliament, biosecurity threats, wilding pines and whether farmers are finally starting to feel some regulatory relief. After helping shape leadership across rural New Zealand for mo...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest national weather outlook as winter conditions tighten across the country. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features James Beatie, Farm manager going to contract milker, discussing Moving Day, progression through the dairy industry and whether the traditional dairy ladder is becoming harder to climb. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omny...

This episode features Julia Sekula, BLNZ Dietitian discussing the new trans-Tasman nutrition partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia and the push for stronger science-based messaging around red meat. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omn...

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to New Zealand and Head of the EU Delegation to New Zealand discussing Europe, trade, food security, methane politics, Ukraine and the EU–NZ Free Trade Agreement. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on ho...

This episode features Anthea Yule, Hawkes Bay Federated Farmers President discussing regional confidence, Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, succession and the challenges still facing sheep and beef farmers. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Wayne Scott, CEO, AQA & MinEx discussing industry concern around the Green Party’s proposed ban on extractive activity on conservation land and what it could mean for infrastructure and aggregate supply. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on ho...

This episode features Roger Barton, Safer Farms discussing quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safety. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features Richard Harman, Political Commentator discussing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/conne...

CountryWide Connect – Show Summary Political commentator Richard Harman analysing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election. Safer Farms Regional Champion Roger Barton discusses quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safe...