Listen to The Country online: Christopher Luxon on the economy, Nicolas Willis, and dad dancing

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to quiz him about a recent bout of dad dancing with Opposition leader Chris Hipkins.

On with the show:

Christopher Luxon:

The Prime Minister ponders this afternoon’s OCR announcement and whether even strong economic growth can get the Government’s finances back on track.

Plus, Winston Peters kicking Trevor Mallard to touch, Nicola Willis’s power play, and dad dancing with Chris Hipkins.

Michael Every:

A two-part interview with Rabobank’s Singapore-based Global Strategist.

Part One: “Trump the Peacemaker” and whether a truce in Russia and the Middle East will result in a sugar rush for the world economy.

Part Two: “Trump the Disruptor” and how a trading nation like New Zealand can insulate itself against his tariffs.

Andrew Murray:

Fonterra’s chief financial officer reviews another (relatively) good GDT Auction overnight (down 0.3%, WMP + 0.3%) with good interest from China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth:

“‘It’s the economy, stupid.’ This phrase remains both relevant and important, despite its age.”

So writes a leading primary sector academic in her latest column for The Country: Why farming really is the backbone of NZ.

Listen below: