The Country

This Northland farmer in the flooded Hikurangi Swamp, has seen it all before, but was it this bad before? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask NIWA if Gabrielle is now “Bola-like” and when can we expect a break from the Weather Gods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Chair of the Rural Support Trust says his Waikato region has fared better than others, as Gabrielle cuts a swathe through the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Chris Luxon, Matt Watson, Roger Hutchings, Mark Townshend, Steve Wyn-Harris and Grant McCallum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday’s resident weather expert has his hands full with Cyclone Gabrielle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We yarn to the National Party leader about the Super Bowl, Cyclone Gabrielle, his cancelled keynote speech and whether the other Chris has cut his lunch with his policy purge and bonfire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fishing Guy from Purerua Peninsula says he lost a bit of his roof in the dark around midnight last night which was “pretty scary.” Today he woke to no power and the ocean trying to steal his beautiful new lawn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to Northland and the Hauraki Plains for the first of today’s farmer panels for a weather update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s second farmer panel features a Central Hawkes Bay sheep farmer and a Northland cow cocky as we reflect on Cyclone Bola as Gabrielle comes knocking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Andrew Hoggard, Jane Smith, Chris Frost, Winston Peters, Emma Higgins, and Cameron Bagrie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Don Carson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Barry Soper, and Kieran McAnulty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA’s weather forecaster warns us about Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, which has the potential to be the most serious and damaging storm this century. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PR Man for the NZ Forest Owners Association comments on what to do with problematic forestry slash, as another severe storm bears down on us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel features a couple of sheep and beef farmers from the Maniototo and North Canterbury respectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our political correspondent ponders the great reset, the great Houdini and whether Chris Luxon is cutting the mustard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Minister for Emergency Management gives us the latest update on Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Emma Higgins, Cameron Bagrie, Chris Frost, Steve Hollander, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rabobank’s senior agricultural analyst reviews the bank’s NZ Agribusiness Outlook 2023 which suggests an uphill trek for agriculture this year with four “wildcards” set to shape the climb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The independent economist is none-too-impressed with the Government hiking the minimum wage by 7.1 per cent as inflation continues to bite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Northland avocado grower is really concerned about the market, the marketing and the weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder and trustee of the Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards, being held in Palmy North on March 10, previews a star-studded event with a galaxy of sporting stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about bobby calves, bum-breathing animals to prevent climate change and Shane Warne’s legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Mackay talks to Dr Tim Mackle, Jane Smith, Winston Peters, Emma Parsons, and Brad Osborne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to the chief executive of DairyNZ, who yesterday announced he was stepping down after 15 years at the helm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, has been thinking - which is always dangerous. Today she has the 2023 Census firmly in her sights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.