The Country

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Pita Alexander, Craig Wiggins, Charlotte Roberts, Nathan Penny, and Dan Lynch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of today's opening of Parliament, we catch up with Labour's trade spokesman who comments on the Māori Party protests, the hypocrisy of the Cop28,  the prospect of an FTA with India, and life in the back benches after sitting on the Treasury benches for six years.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Globe-trotting Christchurch accountant offers some sage advice on how to deal with tough times on the farm and the lessons we can learn from history and past downturns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third-year vet students at Massey University have reinstated a tradition this year by baring (nearly) all for a fundraising calendar. After a three-year break, the calendar is back, and students have welcomed its return, says vet school student Charlotte Roberts, with proceeds going to Wiggy's "Whatever with Wiggy".   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural economist comments on falling lamb prices and the prospects for tonight's GDT auction.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can never have too many sheds on a farm. But if you have too many, you need to join "Tinder for Sheds" - heybarn.co.nz - just ask Scott Barrett.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, David Seymour, Phil Duncan, Innes Moffatt, Adam Thomson and Duncan Humm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the hypocrisy of COP28 with one of New Zealand’s leading farming academics, as clean-green New Zealand is awarded the “Fossil of the Day” Award at the Climate Change talkfest in Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask the Act Party leader what the Green Party co-leader is doing in Dubai, and how could his new Government get the cigarette store head count so badly wrong in Northland. And is Winston turning into the cranky old uncle who gets out of control and ruins Christmas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weather expert with some more unwanted rain for the North Island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deer Industry NZ’s chief executive is waiting on more details from government officials in China about the future of sending frozen velvet there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel features a former Zanda McDonald Award finalist (and native tree nurseryman) plus the founder of the NZ Farming Facebook page, who’s also a Mid Canterbury deer farmer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Simon Bridges, Michael Every, Laura Koot, and Christopher Luxon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Jo Luxton, Don Carson, Chris Brandolino, Steve Henderson, Stu Loe and Stu Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour’s new spokeswoman for agriculture says her rural background means she's the right woman for the job. She's looking forward to getting out and about around New Zealand to listen to the rural sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PR man for the NZ Forest Owners Association reflects on his long career in agriculture and ponders what a new Minister of Forestry means for his industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA released its Summer Climate Outlook report today, which forecasts that El Niño weather patterns will persist from December to January, bringing increased risk of dry spells in several regions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Southland dairy farmer is also the president of the Southern Field Days. He's looking forward to the big event next year on February 14 - 16, after Covid disruptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's farmer panel comes over all sartorial, saying Winston Peters "looks the business" and is dressed for success in his new role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our newly-crowned 42nd Prime Minister talks about what he’s going to do for farmers in his first 100 days in office and what he’s going to do about Winston. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The chief executive of Horticulture NZ updates the state of the industry and talks about RSEs, labour, weather and water storage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Shanghai-based correspondent talks about the state of the Chinese economy and the prospects for 2024. Plus, he reckons there’s a real opportunity to champion New Zealand grass-fed beef in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about inflation and the OCR across the ditch, and lamb and beef prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Michael Every, Laura Koot, and Jane Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.