This episode features Ryan Cosgrove, Chair, Campaign for Wool NZ discussing the completion of a secondary schools pilot programme introducing Years 9 and 10 students to wool, natural fibres and career opportunities connected to New Zealand's sheep 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 Ryan Cosgrove, Chair, Campaign for Wool NZ discussing the completion of a secondary schools pilot programme introducing Years 9 and 10 students to wool, natural fibres and career opportunities connected to New Zealand's sheep 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

Ryan Cosgrove - Wool in schools test run a success

This episode features Matt Watson, Fishing advocate & host of The ITM Fishing Show discussing his views on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill being put on ice.

 

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 Matt Watson, Fishing advocate &amp; host of The ITM Fishing Show discussing his views on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill being put on ice.
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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>

Matt Watson - ‘It’s woken us up’: ‘Horrible' fisheries bill shelved

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary

Dr Fernando Torres-Vélez, General Manager Hazardous Substances – EPA, updates us on the EPA’s processing of hazardous substances.

Matt Watson, Fishing advocate and host of The ITM Fishing Show gives his views on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill being put on ice.

Fiona Calvert, Technical Support (Agriculture) at Hill Labs, joins us to talk about Hill's new protein test for forages.

Scott Lawson, Board Member OANZ and Director of True Earth, discussing OANZ's submission on both the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills and how they connect to the Gene Tech Bill.

Cam Clayton, Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist, discussing preparations for next month's Grand Final in New Plymouth.

Dino Kudrass, Executive General Manager Agri – Skellerup, discussing the company's history.

Professor Jo Lane, Pro Vice-Chancellor Health – University of Waikato, discussing the Hospitals announced to get NZGSM graduate clinicians.

Dave Worsley and Brian "Gash" Ashby join us for our Sport Panel, discussing All Whites at the FIFA World Cup and the Super Rugby Grand Final.

CountryWide Connect - Show Summary
Dr Fernando Torres-V&eacute;lez, General Manager Hazardous Substances &ndash; EPA, updates us on the EPA&rsquo;s processing of hazardous substances.
Matt Watson, Fishing advocate and host of The ITM Fishing Show gives his views on the controversial Fisheries Amendment Bill being put on ice.
Fiona Calvert, Technical Support (Agriculture) at Hill Labs, joins us to talk about Hill's new protein test for forages.
Scott Lawson, Board Member OANZ and Director of True Earth, discussing OANZ's submission on both the HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills and how they connect to the Gene Tech Bill.
Cam Clayton, Waikato/BOP FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Finalist, discussing preparations for next month's Grand Final in New Plymouth.
Dino Kudrass, Executive General Manager Agri &ndash; Skellerup, discussing the company's history.
Professor Jo Lane, Pro Vice-Chancellor Health &ndash; University of Waikato, discussing the Hospitals announced to get NZGSM graduate clinicians.
Dave Worsley and Brian "Gash" Ashby join us for our Sport Panel, discussing All Whites at the FIFA World Cup and the Super Rugby Grand Final.

FULL SHOW - 19th June 2026

This episode features Tony Bouskill, Winner, Golden Pliers discussing what it takes to be crowned one of the country's best fencing contractors and why fencing remains one of rural New Zealand's most respected trades.

 

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 Bouskill, Winner, Golden Pliers discussing what it takes to be crowned one of the country's best fencing contractors and why fencing remains one of rural New Zealand's most respected trades.
&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>

Ryan Cosgrove - Wool in schools test run a success

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