Listen to The Country online: Farmer weather report from around NZ

Earth Science NZ weather forecaster Chris Brandolino and farmers around New Zealand gave a weather update on The Country today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with farmer correspondents from around New Zealand for an update on the extreme weather conditions currently battering the country.

On with the show:

Chris Brandolino:

Potentially deadly winds of up to 150km/h are expected today as red strong wind warnings are in place for much of the South Island’s eastern regions and more southern parts of the North Island.

Our Earth Science NZ Weather Guy updates the horrific conditions.

Shane McManaway and Jacques Reinhart:

Today’s Zanda McDonald Panel updates the weather in Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay.

Plus, they encourage young leaders in agriculture to enter the Zanda McDonald Awards (entries close on October 31).

Doug Avery:

The Resilient Farmer is being tested weather-wise in Marlborough today.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks about a record-hot October day in Sydney, Albo, Rudd and Trump in Washington, and a record crop coming off in Western Australia.

Jeremy Rookes:

Our Canterbury-based lifestyle correspondent gives us a weather report and talks a bit of footy.

Listen below: