Todd McClay - The trade deals being eyed up around the world

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture discussing the latest SOPI report projecting a record $64.3 billion in food and fibre exports and long-term funding certainty for rural catchment groups.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Co…

12th June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

ACT announces rural crime policy at Fieldays NZ Pine brand launched to lift forestry export value Fieldays Innovation Awards celebrate New Zealand agri ingenuity Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural sh…

Richard Lindroos & Graeme Austin - 'Exceeding all metrics': The Fieldays effect

This episode features Richard Lindroos, CEO, NZ Fieldays & Graeme Austin, Chair, NZ Fieldays discussing the success of this years event so far and the 15-year vision to turn Fieldays into a global mega-event.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connec…

Mark Patterson - Returning wool to a billion dollar business

This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities discussing newly announced government funding for rural wellbeing leaders and an $8 million investment in New Zealand strong wool.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile …

Winston Peters - Peters at Fieldays: ‘I’ve milked my fair share of cows’

This episode features Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister & New Zealand First leader discussing New Zealand First’s push on rural policy and reducing red tape for farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via…

FULL SHOW - 12th June 2026

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary Farmlands CEO Tanya Houghton discussing their commitment to the rural sector as a foundation partner of CountryWide Connect and supporting shareholders through industry challenges. LIC Chair Corrigan Sowman joins us to talk about the generational value of co-ope…

Kate Scott - ‘Still work to be done’: Hort NZ on hazardous chemicals bill

This episode features Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture NZ discussing grower confidence, infrastructure resilience, water security and the future of New Zealand's horticulture sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the sh…

Mike Manning - Focus is on supplying fert, regardless of price

This episode features Mike Manning, General Manager of Innovation and Strategy and Chief Science Officer, Ravensdown reflecting on more than four decades of science-led innovation, sustainable nutrient management and his transition toward retirement.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZ…

Tim Deane - Why Norsewear paying double for their wool is 'good news'

This episode features Tim Deane, Owner and Managing Director, Norsewear discussing Sir Edmund Hillary's original expedition socks, the launch of the new Wool Blacks beanie and why New Zealand wool remains world-class.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWi…

11th June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

Food and Fibre exports forecast to hit record sixty-four billion dollars Government invests in land use options for Māori landowners Forty million dollar investment for rural catchment groups announced at Fieldays Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with …