CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Dr Isaac Henderson, Vice President, Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand discussing why the aviation industry is petitioning to stop rushed drone deregulation and concerns around the proposed changes.   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 t...

This episode features Deon Swiggs, Regional Chair, Local Government New Zealand discussing the halt on council amalgamations, while regional councils remain outside the proposed changes.   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 Con...

This episode features Louise Gibson, Managing Director & Co-Founder & Co-Owner, Sharefarming & Farm Systems Consultant discussing Labour’s sharemilking policy and what the proposed changes could mean for the sharemilking 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 A...

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/countrywide-connect/id6761033881 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.country...

This episode features Brian "Gash" Ashby & Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley discussing the big sporting stories and a look ahead to 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’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home...

This episode features Samantha Gray, Government Affairs Director, Natural Health Products NZ discussing Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard’s move to modernise export regulations for New Zealand’s $2.3 billion dietary supplements and natural health products sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the sh...

This episode features Ruth Leary, Head of Strategy and Engagement, AgriZeroNZ discussing the latest from AgriZeroNZ and the push to develop practical technologies to help agriculture reduce emissions.   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 C...

This episode features Dr Liz Shackleton, Chief Executive, Animal and Plant Health New Zealand discussing the ACVM Amendment Bill and whether regulatory changes can give NZ farmers faster access to new agricultural and animal-health innovations.   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...

This episode features Dr Nic Lees, Senior Lecturer Department of Agribusiness and Markets, Lincoln University discussing the record $3.4 billion profit, what's driving the result and the co-op's strategic pivot towards B2B markets.   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...

This episode features Kaitlin Bates, Rugby Referee discussing Rural rugby, the grassroots game and a look at what's happening 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 Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Hom...

This episode features Jo Luxton, Labour Party Spokesperson for Agriculture, Biosecurity and Customs discussing Labour's commitment to review and fix the Sharemilking Agreements Act, why Federated Farmers has welcomed the move, and what any changes could mean for contract milkers, sharemilkers and farm owners.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Co...

Fonterra posts strong FY26 result New dairy welfare code sets higher standards ACVM Amendment Bill passes third reading   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 Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture New Zealand discussing how changes to the RMA will deliver for horticulture and what the reforms could mean for growers.   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...

This episode features Sarah, Anne Lee and Andy discussing Fonterra FY26, following the co-operative’s annual results.   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 John Stevenson, Chair, Fonterra Co-operative Council discussing his tenure before stepping down in November and his time representing Fonterra 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’ o...

This episode features Dr Helen Beattie, Managing Director, Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa  discussing how the new Dairy Cattle Welfare Code delivers for farmers and the herd.   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...

This episode features Tim Fulton, Chair, NZAGJ discussing the election debate for rural New Zealand and the key issues facing rural voters.   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. &nb...

This episode features Nicola Grigg, Acting Minister of Agriculture discussing the changes to the New Dairy Cattle Welfare Code.   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 :...

This episode features Blair Drysdale discussing primary sector representation in the lead up to the election.   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...

This episode features Murray Bush, Chair, Honey and Bees New Zealand discussing the new alliance protecting New Zealand’s honey and pollination future and the work being brought together across 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 &l...

This episode features Brodie Davis, Kellogg Rural Leadership Alumni discussing what enables enduring place-based rural governance in Aotearoa 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 Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or G...

This episode features Oscar Goodman, Founder/CEO, WildVision discussing the development of its hunting app and the technology being created for hunters.   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 Goo...

This episode features Brendan Hoare, Advisor and spokesperson, OANZ discussing the Organic Scorecard and who is backing 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 Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or G...

New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement Election scorecard lets voters compare party organic policies Southland records wettest winter In 45 years   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 Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing a situation update and the latest weather picture.   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://...