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Dr William Rolleston - Is stalled gene tech bill leaving NZ behind?
This episode features Dr William Rolleston, Chair of Genomics Aotearoa, President of the Life Sciences Network, Co-founder of South Pacific Sera disc…
5 days, 10 hours ago
Jim Van Der Poel - Dairy stalwart standing on shoulders of those who went before
This episode features Jim Van Der Poel, Industry Leader discussing a lifetime of contribution to New Zealand agriculture following his recognition wi…
5 days, 10 hours ago
Kate Acland - Rural Woman of the Year 2026
This episode features Kate Acland, Chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Winner of the 2026 Primary Industries New Zealand 'Rural Woman of the Year' Awar…
5 days, 10 hours ago
Tama Potaka - ‘It’s a misnomer and it’s bogus’: Potaka responds to bill backlash
This episode features Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation discussing the Conservation Amendment Bill, described as the most significant overhaul of…
5 days, 12 hours ago
FULL SHOW - 23rd June 2026
CountryWide Connect - Show Summary
Hon Todd McClay – Minister for Primary Industries
We open the show from the Primary Industries Summit with Minister…
5 days, 16 hours ago
Tony Trewinnard - High pressure system to round out June
This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest weather outlook, winter patterns, and what farmers should be watching…
6 days, 9 hours ago
Owen Copinga - Dairy beef vision for Holstein Friesian NZ
This episode features Owen Copinga, President, Holstein Friesian New Zealand discussing a preview of the 2026 Holstein Friesian NZ AGM & Conference a…
6 days, 10 hours ago
Mike Casey - Preparing for election to go either way
This episode features Mike Casey, CEO, Rewiring Aotearoa discussing the uncertainty of which way the election will go.
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6 days, 10 hours ago
Hugh Campbell - Analysis: Where rural votes are being targeted
This episode features Hugh Campbell, Sociology Professor, University of Otago discussing his views on right-wing parties competing for the rural vote…
6 days, 10 hours ago
23rd June 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands
NZ dairy season sets new production record
BNZ and Pāmu pioneer new model to earn revenue from native forests
KWKiwi's William Kenna wins Bay o…
6 days, 11 hours ago