FULL SHOW (09 July) Countdown to the election

Welcome to another episode of Sarah’s Country. Sarah is joined again by four great guests to talk about the matters that matter most.

New Zealand has huge potential to lead the world in tackling a lot of its challenges. Bright minds and talented people are one thing but do we have a culture of leadership that is brave and bold. New Rural Leaders chief executive Chris Parsons will explain his ambition for leadership in the sector.

Are the Government's Fit for a Better World Primary Sector Council targets ambitious enough? We unpack the roadmap announced this week with National leader Todd Muller and discuss his party’s economic recovery policy.

The latest figures show export red meat and by-product exports declined by 2% in a year but China's sales growth has underpinned falling markets everywhere else. We will discuss that and procurement with Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

There were so many heroes of lockdown in the rural community. Rural Women NZ aims to make a nationwide morning tea shout on the July 29. We talk to chief executive Liz Pennington about the NZI Rural Women Awards and the group’s election manifesto.

Sarah's Country - The matters that matter most with open hearts and open minds LIVE Mon-Thurs 7pm - www.sarahperriam.com

Sarah Perriam, the host of Sarah's Country, is broadcasting live from the Lincoln University campus with her guest co-host, her Irish producer, Joel Rock.

Guests on this week’s show:

1. “Leadership in the primary sector” with Chris Parsons, Chief Executive, Rural Leaders

2. “National’s Election Policies” with Todd Muller, Leader, National Party

3. “Meat sales to China boom” with Sirma Karapeeva, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association

4. “Nationwide Morning Tea shout” with Liz Pennington, Chief Executive, Rural Women 

To watch to the full-length interviews and to contact the show visit www.sarahperriam.com