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. El Niño locks in: Dry east risk builds // Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather

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    El Niño locks in: Dry east risk builds // Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather

    This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the latest outlook for farmers around the country and what conditions are shaping up like across the regions. 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.

    11 min
  2. Practical innovation driving smarter farming // Tony Dodunski, 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award Recipient

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    Practical innovation driving smarter farming // Tony Dodunski, 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award Recipient

    This episode features Tony Dodunski, 2026 Fonterra Responsible Dairying Award Recipient discussing practical on-farm innovation, how technology is being used at farm level, and the role of Ag Assist in connecting rural services and support. 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.

    18 min
  3. Ensuring 'drama-free' calving: Ecolab highlights essentials for new season success // Murray Hart, Business Development Manager, Animal Health, Ecolab

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    Ensuring 'drama-free' calving: Ecolab highlights essentials for new season success // Murray Hart, Business Development Manager, Animal Health, Ecolab

    This episode features Murray Hart, Business Development Manager, Animal Health, Ecolab discussing calving season biosecurity, hygiene and milk quality, and the practical steps farmers can take to minimise disease pressure and improve outcomes this season. 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
  4. Win for EPA as glyphosate court challenge dropped // Dr Shaun Presow, Acting Manager of Hazardous Substances Applications, Environmental Protection Authority

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    Win for EPA as glyphosate court challenge dropped // Dr Shaun Presow, Acting Manager of Hazardous Substances Applications, Environmental Protection Authority

    This episode features Dr Shaun Presow, Acting Manager of Hazardous Substances Applications, Environmental Protection Authority discussing the withdrawal of an appeal against the EPA’s glyphosate ruling, discussing what the High Court decision means for science-based regulation and chemical oversight in New Zealand. 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.

    15 min
  5. Honouring the families who built rural New Zealand // Edward Fitzgerald, Chair of the New Zealand Century Farms & Station Awards

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    Honouring the families who built rural New Zealand // Edward Fitzgerald, Chair of the New Zealand Century Farms & Station Awards

    This episode features Edward Fitzgerald, Chair of the New Zealand Century Farms & Station Awards discussing this week’s New Zealand Century Farms & Station Awards in Lawrence, celebrating farming families who have remained on the same land for 100 years. 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.

    11 min
  6. Rural NZ faces major council shake-up // Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities

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    Rural NZ faces major council shake-up // Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities

    This episode features Mark Patterson, Minister for Rural Communities discussing looming local government reform, council amalgamation pressure, and what structural change could mean for rural representation and local decision-making. 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
  7. 12th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

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    12th May 2026 // Rural News in partnership with Farmlands

    Government moves to shield businesses from climate change lawsuits ASB backs wool industry revival with Wool Impact partnership Dawn Meats acquires German Alliance Group distribution partner 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. Government moves to shield businesses from climate change lawsuits The Government is moving to protect businesses from civil liability for greenhouse gas emissions, amid ongoing High Court litigation that Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says is creating uncertainty for investment and business confidence. An amendment to the Climate Change Response Act will prevent courts from finding businesses liable in tort law for climate change damage caused by their emissions — applying to both current and future proceedings. Goldsmith says climate change is too complex to be resolved through piecemeal court action, and New Zealand already has a Parliamentary framework for managing emissions through the Emissions Trading Scheme. Businesses with ETS obligations will still be required to meet them. For the agricultural sector, the move provides a degree of legal certainty — farming has long been identified as a potential target for climate litigation given its significant share of New Zealand's total emissions. The law change does not alter the Government's own responsibilities under existing climate legislation. ASB backs wool industry revival with Wool Impact partnership New Zealand's strong wool sector has secured its first banking partner, with ASB signing on to support Wool Impact's work revitalising the industry. Wool Impact chief executive Andy Caughey says the timing is significant. Average strong wool prices have risen by more than two dollars per kilogram over the past twelve months — and sustaining that increase across New Zealand's annual clip of around one-hundred-thousand tonnes means an extra two-hundred million dollars flowing into rural communities each year. ASB General Manager Rural Aidan Gent says wool is part of New Zealand's national identity and the bank sees real potential for improved farm returns as the sector rebuilds its market relevance. Caughey says growing demand is coming from architects and designers seeking natural fibres for interior spaces — areas where wool's health and environmental credentials are increasingly valued over synthetic alternatives. Dawn Meats acquires German Alliance Group distribution partner Dawn Meats has acquired one of Alliance Group's largest German customers, in a move that deepens the Irish meat giant's integration with the New Zealand co-operative. Alexander Eyckeler GmbH imports and distributes Alliance's Ashley lamb, mutton and venison brand across Germany's retail, food service and cash and carry markets, where it holds a dominant market share. Alliance's relationship with the Eyckeler family spans almost forty years, beginning with a specialist butcher shop in Düsseldorf. Dawn Meats chief executive Niall Browne says the acquisition brings the company closer to key customers in Germany and improves coordination across supply and logistics.  For New Zealand sheep and deer farmers supplying Alliance, the deal signals continued investment in securing and strengthening the German market — one of the most important export destinations for New Zealand lamb, mutton and venison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  8. Pāmu pushes native credits into the mainstream // Robyn Haugh, Chief Executive, True Nature

    14H AGO ·  VIDEO

    Pāmu pushes native credits into the mainstream // Robyn Haugh, Chief Executive, True Nature

    This episode features Robyn Haugh, Chief Executive, True Nature discussing the new partnership with Pāmu exploring native restoration projects, biodiversity credits and the emerging environmental investment market in New Zealand. 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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