The Country's executive producer of six and a half years, Rowena Duncum.
The Country's executive producer of six and a half years, Rowena Duncum.
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months, including readers' favourites, news events and those yarns that gave us a glimpse into rural lives and livelihoods across the country.
Originally published March 23.
Today on The Countryradio show, host Jamie Mackay says “goodbye” to Rowena Duncum, who is leaving her role as executive producer after six and a half glorious years. However, she will still host the show when Mackay is away on a (golf) course so Duncum fans won’t miss her voice for too long.
The president of Federated Farmers says the Provincial AGM’s coming up and it’s a good time for farmers to step up. Plus, we talk about council rates and the South Island Power List.
Todd McClay:
The Minister of Agriculture announces an extended drought declaration to parts of the North Island. He also comments on upcoming trade trips to China and India.