4th September 2026 // Rural News

Spring Outlook: El Niño, Firm Prices and Volatile Input Costs Parliament breakfast celebrates women's critical role in New Zealand farming Toxic ragwort discovered in Wairarapa   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the s…

3rd September 2026 // Rural News

Federated Farmers welcomes guaranteed rural voice in emergency management bill Pāmu backs Meet the Need with recipe cards for donated mince Ballance Farm Environment Awards come to the West Coast for first time   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide …

Sarah Harris - Ballance Farm Environment Awards open to South Island’s West Coast

This episode features Sarah Harris, General Manager, NZ Farm Environment Trust discussing the Ballance Farm Environment Awards expansion to the South Island.   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 …

Kristi Wright - Big gumboots to fill: Meet Fairlight Foundation’s new director

This episode features Kristi Wright, New Executive Director, Fairlight Foundation discussing a new chapter of leadership for women in agriculture.   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 …

Tangi Utikere - Labour stands by fuel excise tax policy as transport funding squeezed

This episode features Tangi Utikere, Spokesperson for Transport, Labour Party discussing Labour’s election pledge to freeze fuel excise taxes for the next three 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…

Raymond Mountford - Lifestyle property market warming up around the country

This episode features Raymond Mountford, General Manager Auckland Residential and National Country Manager, Bayleys discussing the lifestyle property market warming up, with buyers looking for space and stability.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide C…

Terri Anderson - Family recipes making their way into homes through Meet the Need

This episode features Terri Anderson, Engagement and Programmes Manager, Pamu discussing Pāmu and Meet the Need serving up 100,000 meals while creating community connection.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via…

Cameron Bagrie - Economist says OCR hike is justified and economy can absorb more rises

This episode features Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist, Bagrie Economics discussing OCR hikes, farm inflation and the urgent need for a fiscal watchdog.   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 Andr…

Cheyne Gillooly - NZ Young Farmers stoked as KiwiSaver change could put first homes in reach

This episode features Cheyne Gillooly, CEO, NZ Young Farmers discussing the newly announced KiwiSaver (First Home or Farm) Amendment Bill.   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…

Cristina Alvarado - Cheddar prices fall 6.6% to five-year GDT low

This episode features Cristina Alvarado, Head of Dairy Insights, NZX discussing the latest Global Dairy Trade update.   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 comman…