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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and The Country host Jamie Mackay at the Canterbury A&P Show.

Today on The Country radio show, it’s day two of the Canterbury A&P Show, where host Jamie Mackay is broadcasting live.

Today, he catches up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who is taking in the sights and sounds of the show.

On with the show:

Christopher Luxon:

The Prime Minister talks about country music, his experience at the show, the latest polls, capital gains tax, asset sales, and Police Minister Mark Mitchell.

Wayne Langford:

The president of Federated Farmers on a breaking story around farm consents, which is coming out on Monday.

Plus, what’s the latest from the Feds?

Richard Loe:

It’s time for McKay on Sport, but this week, a former All Black, who also happens to be the Royal Show Supreme Livestock Judge, takes over the reins.

Chris Brandolino:

We get a quick weather update with our guy from Earth Sciences NZ. Is there any rain on the horizon?

Kate Acland:

We catch up with the chairwoman of Beef + Lamb NZ, who is selling wool blankets at the show.

She talks about what’s next for the sheep and beef sector.

Stu Duncan and George Dodson:

Today’s farmer panel is made up of a Maniototo farmer and a 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

They talk about regional councils, the weather, and conditions on-farm.

Listen below: