Groundswell Radio

In this week's episode, Peter Williams chats with former National Party Cabinet Minister Barry Brill on what he calls the Great Methane Greenwash. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has a message for farmers – he’s back and he’s on your side and former Zimbabwean farmer Edwin Mbonga about his life on New Zealand farms for the last 20 years. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about...

In this week's episode, Peter Williams chats with Groundswell's very own Laurie Paterson about his excitement for National Fieldays and why he wants everyone to stop by the GSNZ site. Next up, Southern Hawkes Bay Farmer Simon Hales shares his insights on cyclone recovery and the issue with carbon farming. Then, Peter talks with trusted vet Dr Heidi as she delves into the subject of dog h...

The sponsor of our show this week is Waitangi Angus who have a bull sale coming up on 8 June. We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with ACT Party agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron. Then, he chats with  Dr Jock Allison about methane and the upcoming tour of New Zealand by US scientist Dr Tom Sheahen. Finally, Peter has a chat with North Otago farmer Jan...

The sponsor of our show this week is Waikaka Genetics . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with dairy farmer Bryan Pederson. Then, he chats with car dealer Hayden Johnston about the ute tax changes. Finally, Peter has a chat with  Dr Doug Edmeades ( ONZM for services to agriculture) on climate change? Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban...

The sponsor of our show this week is East Coast Trucks . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with economist Lawrence Day about the Heartland NZ Party and standing up for rural communities. Then, he chats with Groundswell NZ's own environmental spokesperson Jamie McFadden about why we are calling on farmers to boycott Government-mandated farm plans. F...

The sponsor of our show this week is Three Rivers Contracting . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with economist Ian Harrison about if the Government's freshwater policies based on real numbers. Then, he chats with Democracy NZ's agriculture spokesperson Steve Cranston about why farmers should not be taxed for emissions. Finally, Peter has a c...

The sponsor of our show this week is Waikaka Genetics . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with veggie grower  Bharat Jivin  about his operation and how regulations are impacting business. Then, he chats with sheep and beef farmer  Hamish Bielski  about regenerative farming. Finally, Peter has a chat with Sandra Stephenson  about why the Greater Wellingt...

The sponsor of our show this week is Te Whangai Romneys . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with Paeroa dairy farmer Dave Green about the pleasures and frustrations of being a dairy farmer in 2023. Then, he chats with National Party Agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay about his recent policy announcements. Finally, Peter has a chat with Groundswell NZ...

The sponsor of our show this week is Fossil Creek Angus . We thank them for their support. In this week's episode, Peter catches up with rural mental health counsellor Kathryn Wright . Then, he chats with Peter Foster who is a deer farmer and scientist. We wrap up this week's episode with a chat about our new Bread and Butter campaign with Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie . Real...

In this week's episode, Peter catches up with Wairarapa Vet Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath about dog health and nutrition with a focus on farm dogs and family pets. Then, he chats with Phil Clark who is about to take over the lease of an organic farm in Hawkes Bay. We wrap up this week's episode with a chat with a farmer from the South Island's West Coast, Thomas Condon . Real yarns with rea...

This week's episode is sponsored by Brand-X ! We thank them for their support. Peter catches up with Canterbury Farmer Brent Fisher about on the perils of compliance when running a farming business. Then, he chats with Dr Jim Gibb about methane. Finally, he talks to Hugh Gardyne who is the Southland Farmer who raised the vote of no confidence at the Beef+Lamb AGM. Real yarns with real down to...

This week's episode is sponsored by Snowview Speckle Park Cattle ! We thank them for their support. Peter catches up with Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark about Three Waters. Then, he chats with dairy farmer and National Dairy Board Member of Federated Farmers Jason Herrick about one farmer voice in Wellington. Finally, our Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie is back for an update. Real ya...

Peter catches up with Dr Jock Allison about why animal methane emissions should not be attributed to climate change. Then, he chats with North Otago farmer Jane Smith about why government regulations are making farming today so difficult. Finally, South Otago farmer Jamie Chittock on whether or not he and his young family have a future in farming. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urb...

Peter catches up with Groundswell NZ's environmental spokesperson Jamie McFadden about the proposed legislation to replace the RMA and why it is unworkable. Then, he chats with Lincoln University's Dr Jim Gibbs about methane and the Farming Tax. Finally, Groundswell co-ordinator Chris Miles from the Hawkes Bay on the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis a...

Bryce, Laurie, and Jamie chat with Peter Williams about the origins of Groundswell NZ. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. On Air: 7am Saturdays & Sundays on Radio Central

Peter is joined by Clutha Vet Hamish Moore to talk pastural lands being used for pine forestry, retired farmer Derek Kirke on taxing farmers for greenhouse gas emissions, and Southland farmer Geoffrey Young on his case for election to the board of Beef + Lamb NZ. Real yarns with real down to earth kiwis about urban and rural issues. Bringing town and country together. On Air: 7am Saturdays & S...