This episode features Wayne Scott, CEO, AQA & MinEx discussing industry concern around the Green Party’s proposed ban on extractive activity on conservation land and what it could mean for infrastructure and aggregate supply.

CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit https://country-wide.co.nz/connect/ on how to watch / listen.

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This episode features Roger Barton, Safer Farms discussing quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safety.

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This episode features Richard Harman, Political Commentator discussing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election.

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CountryWide Connect – Show Summary

Political commentator Richard Harman analysing Stuart Nash joining NZ First, succession speculation around Shane Jones and whether Christopher Luxon is adopting a tougher political style heading toward the next election.

Safer Farms Regional Champion Roger Barton discusses quad bike safety, crush protection devices and changing attitudes toward on-farm safety.

Wayne Scott from AQA and MinEx discusses industry concern around the Green Party’s proposed ban on extractive activity on conservation land and what it could mean for infrastructure and aggregate supply.

Hawke’s Bay Federated Farmers President Anthea Yule discusses regional confidence, Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, succession and the challenges still facing sheep and beef farmers.

EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith joins us for a major discussion around Europe, trade, food security, methane politics, Ukraine and the EU–NZ Free Trade Agreement.

BLNZ Inc dietitian Julia Sekula joins us to discuss the new trans-Tasman nutrition partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia and the push for stronger science-based messaging around red meat.

Dairy Country Panel discusses Moving Day, progression through the dairy industry and whether the traditional dairy ladder is becoming harder to climb.

Tony Trewinnard from BlueSkies Weather wraps the show with the latest national weather outlook as winter conditions tighten across the country.

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This episode features Matt Blomfield, CEO, Hectre discussing how Kiwi agritech is using AI to transform global orchards, the challenge of scaling technology internationally, and why New Zealand continues punching above its weight in agricultural innovation.

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This episode features Jenni Vernon, Board Chair, New Zealand National Fieldays Society discussing winning the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness Thought Leadership & Governance Award. We discuss rural leadership, governance, mentoring the next generation, and the future direction of New Zealand agriculture and Fieldays.

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This episode features Mark Piper, Transition CEO, Bioeconomy Science Institute discussing 100 years of publicly funded science in New Zealand. We look at the legacy of the DSIR, how science transformed our export economy, and the major opportunities ahead for the primary sector.

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This episode features Dansy Coppell, Founder, GM & Business Development, Repost discussing her win in the E Tipu Women in Agribusiness On Farm category.

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This episode features Mike Green, Rural Industry Leaders discussing fundraising initiatives, auction items, and the importance of developing the next generation of rural leaders.

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This episode features Todd Muller, Political Commentator discussing Donald Trump, growing tensions between China and the United States, instability in the Middle East, and what escalating geopolitical risk means for a small trading nation like New Zealand.

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