24th July 2026 // Rural News

India and New Zealand to establish kiwifruit centres Live ammunition found in wool prompts safety warning Animal and Plant Health Sector Recognises Long-Standing Contributors   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show vi…

Nick Beeby - ‘We are not a threat’: US launch global lamb safeguard investigation

This episode features Nick Beeby, Chief Executive, Meat Industry Association discussing the United States' safeguards investigation into imported lamb and what it could mean for New Zealand exporters.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile…

Sport Panel - Blues Matatū, Spurs in town & the best Dad bod

This episode features Graeme "Sportsfreak" Beasley and Dave Worsley previewing a huge weekend of sport, including the Warriors' top-of-the-table clash with the Bulldogs, Ryan Fox, the All Blacks, Super Rugby Aupiki and the latest sporting headlines before Sarah closes the show.   WANT TO LISTEN T…

Lawrence Meredith - 'Going gangbusters': EU ambassador departs on export high

This episode features Lawrence Meredith, European Union Ambassador to NZ and Head of the EU Delegation to NZ reflecting on his time in New Zealand, the growing NZ-EU relationship and the future of agricultural trade before he heads to Canberra.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON…

Gregg and Dansy Coppell - Post donations ‘beautiful show’ of community

This episode features Gregg and Dansy Coppell, Co-founders, Repost discussing how vineyard waste is being recycled into practical products to help flood-hit farmers while reducing agricultural waste.   The fundraising link mentioned in the interview can be found here: https://shop.whatsforsmoko.c…

Loren Aberhart - Farmlands announced as NPC partner

This episode features Loren Aberhart, Head of Brand, Farmlands discussing the co-operative's new nationwide partnership with New Zealand's provincial rugby unions, the Rural Rugby Legends programme and why rugby remains such an important part of rural communities.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIV…

Kylie Dorr - Supreme Winner at NZI Rural Women Business Awards named

This episode features Kylie Dorr, Supreme Winner, NZI Rural Women Business Awards discussing how she built Southern Reproductive into one of New Zealand's fastest-growing rural service businesses and what's next as she eyes expansion into Australia.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZS…

Duncan Ross - Rare alignment of returns and buyers opens window for farm vendors

This episode features Duncan Ross, Chief Operating Officer, Bayleys discussing how the dairy market has moved through more transactions in the past 12 months than ever before, with strong farm-gate returns, available capital and active buyers opening a window for vendors.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE …

23rd July 2026 // Rural News

Climate Commission warns New Zealand emissions targets at significant risk Arms Bill changes welcomed by licensed firearms owners Apple and Pear industry gathers in Queenstown for annual conference   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobil…

Jo Hendy - ‘Pace problem, not direction’: Emissions coming down but not fast enough

This episode features Jo Hendy, Chief Executive, Climate Change Commission discussing the Commission's annual monitoring report and why New Zealand is not currently on track to meet its climate change targets.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Conne…