TODAY on COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT

COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT – SHOW SCHEDULE

Monday 8 June 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm

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11:05am – Wayne Langford

National President, Federated Farmers NZ

The Federated Farmers election manifesto and the key policy priorities farmers want from the next Government.

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11:18am – Richard Harman

Political Commentator

Breaking down the Fonterra email controversy and the political implications emerging in Wellington.

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11:33am – Mia Ryan

Founder & CEO, Howdy App

Building a dating platform for rural communities and helping country people connect.

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11:48am – Craig Young

Chief Executive, TUANZ

Rural connectivity, concerns around Starlink’s growing market dominance, and the future of broadband in regional New Zealand.

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12:00pm – FARMLANDS RURAL NEWS UPDATE

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2:18pm – Lloyd Cartwright

Chief Executive, Global Dairy Trade

The decision to establish Singapore as GDT’s global headquarters while retaining a significant presence in New Zealand.

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12:33pm – Kylah Morrison

Head of Programmes and Partnerships, Sprout Agritech

Six UK agritech companies visiting New Zealand as part of the Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme.

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12:48pm – Fenton Hazelwood

Key Account Manager / Business Development, West Ag Trading

The ACVM and HSNO Reform Bills and whether the proposed changes will actually improve growers’ access to new technology and products.

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1:00pm – Show ends

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