Our Aussie correspondent discusses the growing bird flu outbreak, concerns for wildlife and poultry, and the toll the crisis is taking on veterinarians. He also looks at the impact of paused working holiday visa applications on farm labour, and excitement over the State of Origin heading to New Zealand in 2027.

<p>Our Aussie correspondent discusses the growing bird flu outbreak, concerns for wildlife and poultry, and the toll the crisis is taking on veterinarians.&nbsp;He also looks at the impact of paused working holiday visa applications on farm labour, and excitement over the State of Origin heading to New Zealand in 2027.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui &amp; iHeartRadio.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

The Country

The Country 20/08/26: Chris Russell talks to Rowena Duncum

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