CountryWide CONNECT

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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

  1. Warriors, rugby and weekend winners // Dave Worsley, Sports Commentator

    8 HR AGO

    Warriors, rugby and weekend winners // Dave Worsley, Sports Commentator

    This episode features Dave Worsley, Sports Commentator discussing the key sporting action ahead. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  2. Strong farms need strong advisers // Jo Finer, CEO, Institute of Rural Professionals

    8 HR AGO

    Strong farms need strong advisers // Jo Finer, CEO, Institute of Rural Professionals

    This episode features Jo Finer, CEO, Institute of Rural Professionals discussing attracting the next generation. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  3. Christchurch’s big night as Te Kaha opens // Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council

    8 HR AGO

    Christchurch’s big night as Te Kaha opens // Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council

    This episode features Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council discussing Christchurch’s major new stadium project. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  4. From feds to politics in Southland // Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate

    8 HR AGO

    From feds to politics in Southland // Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate

    This episode features Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate discussing the Southland race and advocacy neutrality questions. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
  5. More weather pressure, bigger farm support response // Vanessa Winning, Director, On Farm Support Unit, MPI

    8 HR AGO

    More weather pressure, bigger farm support response // Vanessa Winning, Director, On Farm Support Unit, MPI

    This episode features Vanessa Winning, Director, On Farm Support Unit, MPI discussing growing farmer support needs as adverse events increase. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. 24th April 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    9 HR AGO

    24th April 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    Farm wages rise three percent in 2026 Todd McClay leads delegation to New Delhi for India FTA signing Ticket sales now open for this years Fieldays Rural News is in partnership with Farmlands as part of CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp - our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. Farm wages rise three percent in 2026 Farm worker pay across New Zealand's agricultural sector has risen a modest three percent on average this year, with wage growth levelling off after a sharp post-pandemic surge, according to the latest Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report. The average farm worker salary rose to seventy-two thousand seven hundred and seventy- eight dollars, though standout gains were recorded in some sectors. Arable machinery operators saw a thirty percent jump to over eighty-two thousand dollars, reflecting growing demand for skilled operators as on-farm technology advances. Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean says the moderation is consistent with broader labour market trends, noting farm wages grew an extraordinary thirteen percent between twenty twenty-two and twenty twenty-four. Rabobank's Bruce Weir says the total package value — including benefits like vehicle use, meat, and power allowances — averaged seventy-seven thousand dollars, and the sector's strong recent performance makes agriculture an increasingly attractive career option for young New Zealanders.   Todd McClay leads delegation to New Delhi for India FTA signing Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay in enroute to New Delhi to sign the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement, leading a cross-party delegation of MPs and more than thirty New Zealand business representatives. Negotiations on the landmark agreement concluded in December, and signing follows Labour's confirmation yesterday that it will support the deal through Parliament giving the government the numbers it needs. The agreement eliminates or reduces tariffs on ninety-five percent of New Zealand's exports. From day one, almost fifty-seven percent of exports enter India duty-free — including sheep meat, wool, and most forestry products. McClay will also mark Anzac Day at a dawn service in India before hosting a joint New Zealand-India business summit with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He will also stop in Singapore for trade and investment activities on the return journey.   Ticket sales now open for this years Fieldays And less than 50 days to go until Fieldays, with tickets now on sale for the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event at Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton from June tenth to thirteenth. For South Island farmers making the trip north, there is extra incentive this year. South Island ticket buyers who purchase before the eleventh of May will automatically go in the draw to win two thousand dollars cashback to help cover travel costs. More than twelve hundred exhibitors will take part with sites nearly sold out, covering everything from cutting-edge agri-tech and farm machinery to innovation hubs, career pathways, and sector insights. Tickets and full details are available at fieldays.co.nz, where purchasers also have the option to donate to the Rural Support Trust at checkout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  7. FULL SHOW - 24th April 2026

    9 HR AGO

    FULL SHOW - 24th April 2026

    MPI Support Expands – Vanessa Winning, Director – On Farm Support Unit, MPI, on growing farmer support needs as adverse events increase. From Feds to Politics – Jason Herrick, Southland NZ First Candidate, on the Southland race and advocacy neutrality questions. Deer Sector Snapshot – Rhys Griffiths, CEO – Deer Industry NZ, on Korea science success, velvet value-add and sector prices. Rural Connectivity Gap – Craig Young, CEO – TUANZ, on broadband, mobile blackspots and what’s next. Rural News – with Farmlands. Stadium Debate – Sam MacDonald, Christchurch City Council, on Christchurch’s major new stadium project. Farmgate Deer Economics – Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu, on profitability and future deer systems. Rural Talent Pipeline – Jo Finer, CEO – Institute of Rural Professionals, on attracting the next generation. Weekend Sport – Worsel wraps the key sporting action ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2hr 1min
  8. Deer farming looking for stronger margins // Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu

    10 HR AGO

    Deer farming looking for stronger margins // Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu

    This episode features Matt Carroll, BakerAg Manawatu discussing profitability and future deer systems. CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
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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

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  • Creator
    CountryWide Media
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    CountryWide CONNECT
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