This episode features Andrew Mockford, Chair, Irrigation NZ discussing the importance of irrigation infrastructure and the opportunities and challenges facing 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 ‘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.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Andrew Mockford, Chair, Irrigation NZ discussing the importance of irrigation infrastructure and the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
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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 &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
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Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is the latest innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am – 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.


The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah’s Country & Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).


Over two hours, Sarah & Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!

For more information & to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

CountryWide CONNECT is an innovative daily livestreamed rural video/radio show broadcast at lunchtime 11am &ndash; 1pm Monday-Friday from Christchurch, New Zealand.
 The show is hosted by respected award-winning agribusiness broadcasters, Sarah Perriam-Lampp (formerly Sarah&rsquo;s Country &amp; Rural Exchange) and Andy Thompson (formerly The Rural Round-Up).
 Over two hours, Sarah &amp; Andy cover the latest in New Zealand rural news, views, politics but most importantly in-depth technical farming advice to help improve farmers bottom lines!
For more information &amp; to subscribe to CountryWide, visit www.country-wide.co.nz

Andrew Mockford - What IrrigationNZ is looking for from the next government

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Hon Todd McClay – Minister for Primary Industries
We open the show from the Primary Industries Summit with Minister Todd McClay, discussing the big issues facing New Zealand’s primary sector, the outlook for farmers, exporters and the Government’s priorities for agriculture.

Rebekah Cain – Chief Sustainability Officer, BNZ
A look at BNZ’s new partnership with Pāmu and what it means for sustainability, innovation and the future of farming systems in New Zealand.

Richard Capie – Chief Advisor, Forest & Bird
The debate over conservation land heats up. We discuss proposed changes, potential land sales, and Forest & Bird’s concerns following new polling on public attitudes.

Dairy Country Panel – Anne Lee & Adam Williamson, Farmer Leadership Team Chairman, Synlait
The Dairy Country team looks at the latest issues affecting dairy farmers, leadership within the sector, and what is happening behind the farm gate.

Professor Hugh Campbell – Sociology Professor, University of Otago
Is rural New Zealand becoming a political battleground? We discuss his views on right-wing parties competing for the rural vote and what changing rural politics means for farmers.

Owen Copinga – President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand
A preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM & Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.

Tony Trewinnard – Blue Skies Weather (Ravensdown Weather)
Tony joins us with the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary
Hon Todd McClay &ndash; Minister for Primary Industries We open the show from the Primary Industries Summit with Minister Todd McClay, discussing the big issues facing New Zealand&rsquo;s primary sector, the outlook for farmers, exporters and the Government&rsquo;s priorities for agriculture.
Rebekah Cain &ndash; Chief Sustainability Officer, BNZ A look at BNZ&rsquo;s new partnership with Pāmu and what it means for sustainability, innovation and the future of farming systems in New Zealand.
Richard Capie &ndash; Chief Advisor, Forest &amp; Bird The debate over conservation land heats up. We discuss proposed changes, potential land sales, and Forest &amp; Bird&rsquo;s concerns following new polling on public attitudes.
Dairy Country Panel &ndash; Anne Lee &amp; Adam Williamson, Farmer Leadership Team Chairman, Synlait The Dairy Country team looks at the latest issues affecting dairy farmers, leadership within the sector, and what is happening behind the farm gate.
Professor Hugh Campbell &ndash; Sociology Professor, University of Otago Is rural New Zealand becoming a political battleground? We discuss his views on right-wing parties competing for the rural vote and what changing rural politics means for farmers.
Owen Copinga &ndash; President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand A preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM &amp; Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.
Tony Trewinnard &ndash; Blue Skies Weather (Ravensdown Weather) Tony joins us with the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.

FULL SHOW - 23rd June 2026

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.

 

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.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching in the weeks ahead.
&nbsp;
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 &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
&nbsp;
Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

Tony Trewinnard - High pressure system to round out June

This episode features Owen Copinga, President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand discussing a preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM & Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.

 

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.countrywide&hl=en_NZ

This episode features Owen Copinga, President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand discussing a preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM &amp; Conference and the ongoing importance of genetics, breeding, and farmer networks.
&nbsp;
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 &lsquo;Play CountryWide Connect&rsquo; on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
&nbsp;
Apple: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881">https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/countrywide-connect/id6761033881</a>
Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.countrywide&amp;hl=en_NZ</a>

Andrew Mockford - What IrrigationNZ is looking for from the next government

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