Listen to The Country online: National MP Grant McCallum on Shane Jones and the India FTA

National’s Northland MP Grant McCallum spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with National’s MP for Northland, Grant McCallum, who is unhappy with New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones after the latter’s Indian FTA “butter chicken tsunami” comment.

On with the show:

Grant McCallum:

What does National’s Northland MP make of Shane Jones’ “butter chicken tsunami” comment?

Plus, we talk about the Indian FTA and whether disgruntled MPs should be named and shamed.

George Dodson and Hugh Jackson:

Today’s famer panel features the 2024 and 2025 Young Farmers of the Year.

They talk about the ever-changing weather and how it’s affecting their farming operations and their mental health.

Farmer Tom Martin:

Our United Kingdom farming correspondent talks about a dry northern spring, fuel and fertiliser prices, regenerative agriculture, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Harry and Meghan.

Dr Elizabeth Heeg:

The NZ Forest Owners Association chief executive comments on the Indian FTA.

Plus, challenging times for the forestry industry due to the fuel crisis.

Damien O’Connor:

Will Labour’s trade spokesperson have breaking news on the Indian FTA after today’s caucus?

Listen below: