TODAY on COUNTRYWIDE CONNECT

THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER 2026 | 11:00am – 1:00pm
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11:05am – HON SHANE JONES
Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
The multi-billion-dollar push to supercharge New Zealand’s aquaculture industry and the opportunities it opens up for the sector.
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11:18am – MARK LESLIE
Chief Executive, Pāmu
Pāmu’s $113 million profit result and the company’s renewed focus on its core farming operations.
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11:33am – KARN DHALIWAL
New Zealand Winner, 2026 Zanda McDonald Award
Winning the 2026 Zanda McDonald Award and how the recognition has changed his life.
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11:48am – GEMMA RASMUSSEN
Head of Research and Advocacy, Consumer NZ
Record mince prices and whether supermarkets are ripping off New Zealand consumers.
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12:00pm – RURAL NEWS UPDATE
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12:03pm – RICHARD BADDILEY & ANNE LEE
DAIRY Country Panel
The latest issues across the dairy sector, with host Richard Baddiley and senior journalist Anne Lee.
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12:18pm – BRETT ROBINSON
Kellogg Rural Leadership Alumnus
Why financial literacy can make or break farm succession, and the importance of financial knowledge when planning the future of a farm business.
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12:33pm – LAURA MORRISON & CRAIG HICKMAN
North/South Farmer Panel
The latest issues and perspectives from farmers across the country.
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1:00pm – Show ends