Hamish McKay talks to Neville Clark, Sandra Faulkner, Chris Russell, Aaron Cruden, and Chris Brandolino. 

Hamish McKay talks to Neville Clark, Sandra Faulkner, Chris Russell, Aaron Cruden, and Chris Brandolino.&nbsp;

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.

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.

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.

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The Country Full Show: Friday, September 4, 2026 

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Federated Farmers Vice President Sandra Faulkner discusses New Zealand’s new emergency management legislation and what it means for rural communities. She explains how guaranteed rural representation in emergency planning and response will help improve outcomes during floods, fires, and other major events, while also highlighting the importance of new powers to protect livestock and companion animals during emergencies. A look at why these long-awaited changes are being welcomed across the rural sector.

Federated Farmers Vice President Sandra Faulkner discusses New Zealand&rsquo;s new emergency management legislation and what it means for rural communities. She explains how guaranteed rural representation in emergency planning and response will help improve outcomes during floods, fires, and other major events, while also highlighting the importance of new powers to protect livestock and companion animals during emergencies. A look at why these long-awaited changes are being welcomed across the rural sector.

The Country 04/09/26: Sandra Faulkner talks to Hamish McKay 

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Neville Clark joins the show from Gisborne to discuss strong livestock market conditions, the start of the spring bull sale season, and the opportunities emerging from significant vineyard removals across the region. He shares his outlook on farming through changing weather patterns, highlights the resilience and adaptability of East Coast farmers, and reflects on a busy rural events calendar, including rodeo season, fundraising for the rescue helicopter, and a successful Daffodil Day campaign that showcased the generosity of the local farming community.

Neville Clark joins the show from Gisborne to discuss strong livestock market conditions, the start of the spring bull sale season, and the opportunities emerging from significant vineyard removals across the region. He shares his outlook on farming through changing weather patterns, highlights the resilience and adaptability of East Coast farmers, and reflects on a busy rural events calendar, including rodeo season, fundraising for the rescue helicopter, and a successful Daffodil Day campaign that showcased the generosity of the local farming community.

The Country 04/09/26: Neville Clark talks to Hamish McKay 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d07781f5-774d-4e2b-a12a-b4bb001f6c20/transcript

Australian correspondent Chris Russell joins the show to compare lamb market trends on both sides of the Tasman, discuss a landmark Murray-Darling Basin court ruling and its implications for irrigators, and examine the challenges facing farmers following restrictions on paraquat use. He also shares insights into the latest developments in Australian agriculture and rounds out the conversation with a look at rugby ahead of the next round of international tests.

Australian correspondent Chris Russell joins the show to compare lamb market trends on both sides of the Tasman, discuss a landmark Murray-Darling Basin court ruling and its implications for irrigators, and examine the challenges facing farmers following restrictions on paraquat use. He also shares insights into the latest developments in Australian agriculture and rounds out the conversation with a look at rugby ahead of the next round of international tests.

The Country 04/09/26: Chris Russell talks to Hamish McKay 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e23b0816-6a06-40a8-af27-b4bb001f5d29/transcript

The Country Full Show: Friday, September 4, 2026

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