CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Graeme 'Sportsfreak' Beasley & Brian "Gash" Ashby discussing the biggest sporting stories of the week and previewing all the key action across the weekend.   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&...

Colin Hurst elected Federated Farmers president after Auckland AGM Government drops conservation land sale provisions from bill Game animal law change gives hunters formal voice in conservation 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...

This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing National's proposal to offer low-cost loans for homeowners installing solar power, and what it could mean for rural New Zealand and on-farm energy resilience.   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...

This episode features Trudy O'Halloran, Blueberries New Zealand Chair & Dan Peach, Managing Director of Oakberry Farms discussing why growers believe a proposed blueberry import plan could expose New Zealand to new pests and diseases.   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....

This episode features Justin Ruygrok, Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year discussing next month's national Grand 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.   Apple : https:...

This episode features Stu Neal, South Canterbury farmer discussing the winter grazing programme they've spent three years developing and why planning ahead has become the key to their 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 Co...

This episode features Steve Abel, Ag spokesperson, Green Party MP discussing the Government's proposed Conservation Amendment Bill and the Green Party's concerns around the biggest overhaul of New Zealand's conservation legislation in decades.   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...

This episode features Colin Hurst, New Federated Farmers President discussing his priorities for the organisation and the issues facing 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...

This episode features Andrew Olsen, Chief Executive, Rural Contractors New Zealand discussing the key issues, opportunities and challenges facing rural contractors 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 Connec...

This episode features Duncan Humm & Toby Williams discussing the issues affecting farmers across 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.   Apple : https://apps.a...

This episode features Ray Smith, Director General, MPI discussing his recent address to the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and the China Business Summit, covering the opportunities and challenges facing New Zealand's primary 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....

This episode features Matt Lythe, Managing Director, Prism Earth discussing how innovation is helping transform 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 Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : http...

This episode features Danielle Hovmand, Emerging Leader winner at Primary Industries New Zealand Awards discussing leadership, innovation and helping future-proof New Zealand 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 command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

This episode features Rosalind Crickett, Dairy Analyst, NZX discussing New Zealand's record milk production season for 2025/26 and what is driving the strong performance across the dairy 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 Country...

This episode features Neil Bateup, Waikato Hauraki Coromandel Rural Support Trust discussing a lifetime of service to rural communities following his recognition with the Champion Award at the Primary Industries New Zealand 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...

Skellerup's square milking liners now outsell its round liners, Executive General Manager of Agri Dino Kudrass says. The design launched under the company's own VacPlus brand after others were slow to pick up the technology. "It's one of those things that when we first launched it, there was a lot of scepticism," he says. The company still manufactures about 300 different liner models that are use...

Colin Hurst elected Federated Farmers president China Business Summit puts trade relationship under scrutiny a2 Milk declares three-hundred million dollar special dividend 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 Jo Luxton, Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity & Customs, Labour.   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/app/...

This episode features Will Burrett, Chief Operating Officer for Pāmu discussing how native forests can create environmental, economic and social value, and the role sustainable land management is playing in shaping the future of New Zealand farming.   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 Luke Fisher, General Manager, Retail and Strategic Partnerships, Farmlands discussing the evolving rural supply chain, the enduring value of the co-operative model and how farmers can build resilience in a changing economic environment.   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 Pl...

This episode features Ben Dooley, Freshwater Spokesperson Federated Farmers discussing freshwater regulations, practical farm management and the challenge of balancing environmental stewardship with productive farming 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 v...

This episode features Simon Cameron, Federated Farmers Conservation Spokeperson discussing the Government's proposed Conservation Amendment Bill and what the changes could mean for conservation management, public access and 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 Au...

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards celebrate sector's best in Auckland Safer Farms ambassador Lindy Nelson wins national safety leadership award Government signals options to shield Waikato farmers from old planning rules 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. Visi...

This episode features Dr William Rolleston, Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, President of the Life Sciences Network, Co-founder of South Pacific Sera discussing the future of biotechnology, gene technology reform and the importance of evidence-based science policy for New Zealand's primary industries.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile...

This episode features Jim Van Der Poel, Industry Leader discussing a lifetime of contribution to New Zealand agriculture following his recognition with the Outstanding Contribution to Primary Industries Award.   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...