Listen to The Country online: Philippa Wright on 48 years in the wool industry

Hawke’s Bay wool stalwart Philippa Wright spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Philippa Wright, a queen of the Hawke’s Bay wool industry, who is retiring.

She looks back on 48 years in the business.

On with the show:

Cam Eyre:

A Taranaki-based forestry consultant takes issue with some of the comments made earlier in the week by forestry oracle and carbon farmer, Dennis Neilson, as he goes in to bat for the production forestry industry.

George Dodson and Hugh Jackson:

Today’s farmer panel comprises the two most recent winners of the FMG Young Farmer Grand Final.

Canterbury’s Dodson won in 2024, and Waikato-Bay of Plenty’s Jackson is this year’s winner.

Philippa Wright:

A queen of the Hawke’s Bay wool industry has sold her wool business in Waipukurau and is retiring after almost 50 years in the industry.

Today, she looks back on 48 years working with wool and forward to a positive future for strong wool.

Barry Soper:

The Country’s political correspondent wraps up another busy week in the Beehive.

Chris Brandolino:

Earth Sciences New Zealand’s principal scientist, with a weather forecast for the weekend and beyond.

Listen below: