This episode features Craig Young, CEO Tuanz discussing rural connectivity, concerns around Starlink's growing market dominance, and the future of broadband in regional New Zealand.

 

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 Craig Young, CEO Tuanz discussing rural connectivity, concerns around Starlink's growing market dominance, and the future of broadband in regional New Zealand.
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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

Craig Young - Giving consumers choice in rural connectivity services

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Wendy Paul, Chief Executive Officer of Growing Future Farmers, to discuss the next GFF intake.

Australian commentator Libby Price is on the line for an on the latest Australian news.

Dairy Country Podcast Host Anne Lee joins to talk new Fonterra CEO Richard Allen's first update in charge.

Doug and Gabi Michael from Gladfield Malt will be on to discuss the NZ Grown Grains event.

ACT Party MP and Primary Production Committee member Mark Cameron regarding his announcement that he is not standing after this year's General Election.

Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka joins the show to talk about the QEII funding being doubled.

Frazer and Amber Carpenter from Amorangi Farms and Kirstin Watts from Sensehub, discussing how to make herd health data accessible right from the start.

Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather for a look at the current weather situation.

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary
Wendy Paul, Chief Executive Officer of Growing Future Farmers, to discuss the next GFF intake.
Australian commentator Libby Price is on the line for an on the latest Australian news.
Dairy Country Podcast Host Anne Lee joins to talk new Fonterra CEO Richard Allen's first update in charge.
Doug and Gabi Michael from Gladfield Malt will be on to discuss the NZ Grown Grains event.
ACT Party MP and Primary Production Committee member Mark Cameron regarding his announcement that he is not standing after this year's General Election.
Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka joins the show to talk about the QEII funding being doubled.
Frazer and Amber Carpenter from Amorangi Farms and Kirstin Watts from Sensehub, discussing how to make herd health data accessible right from the start.
Tony Trewinnard from Blue Skies Weather for a look at the current weather situation.

FULL SHOW - 9th June 2026

This episode features Fenton Hazelwood, Rural Commentator discussing the ACVM and HSNO Reform Bills and whether the proposed changes will actually improve growers' access to new technology and products.

 

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 Fenton Hazelwood, Rural Commentator discussing the ACVM and HSNO Reform Bills and whether the proposed changes will actually improve growers' access to new technology and products.
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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.
&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>

Fenton Hazelwood - Will the HSNO and ACVM bills deliver for growers?

This episode features Kylah Morrison, Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Sprout Agritech discussing six UK agritech companies visiting New Zealand as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme.

 

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 Kylah Morrison, Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Sprout Agritech discussing six UK agritech companies visiting New Zealand as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme.
&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>

Craig Young - Giving consumers choice in rural connectivity services

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