The podcast discusses extreme weather patterns across New Zealand, including wet conditions in the North Island and severe drought in parts of the South Island, while also touching on political debates around trade agreements, farm pay, and agricultural policy.
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There, Chris Hipkins. Got to pat him on the back for supporting the Indian FTA, but is he electable? I mean, where's the Labour Party policy, especially with Te Pati Maori as a stable mate? Is their brand now too toxic? And Winston, well, don't mention Winston and what he said about Chippy. Bruce, where's the GM? Rabobank's GM of country banking. They've come out with their annual Federated Farmers Rabobank farm remuneration report and the pay for working on the farm is pretty good if you ask me. Rachel Shearer. era from PGG rights and well why the Middle East war Could, and is currently good for New Zealand wool growers and Barry Soper. Bizarre beehive week, he's got his new book out, one last question Prime Minister. And we might touch on Anzac Day because we share a grandfather who served at Gallipoli and on the western front. Where has my man gone? Bear with me.
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The Country 01/04/26: Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm talk to Jamie MackaySocial-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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