Listen to The Country online: Shane Jones on fuel security, mining and Middle East tensions

Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with the Resources Minister Shane Jones to talk about the global fuel crisis and US President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

On with the show

Shane Jones:

The Resources Minister, the self-proclaimed Prince of the Provinces, comments on the fuel crisis and Trump’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Plus, the “wokery” at the Otago Regional Council, the Maiki Sherman controversy, and duck shooting/hunting.

Richard Dawkins:

The Marlborough-based Federated Farmers meat and wool chairman on wool prices and reinstating a wool levy.

Chris Brandolino:

Friday’s favourite weatherman from Earth Sciences New Zealand with an opening morning forecast for the feathered foe and whether we’re heading for a Super El Nino.

Phil Robertson:

From The Country archives: The Duck Commander, a former world champion duck caller from the bayous of Louisiana, on how to call a duck.

Stu Duncan and Stu Loe:

Today’s farmer panel ponders duck shooting, the new Christchurch Stadium and “wokery” at the Otago Regional Council.

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