Listen to The Country online: Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ rural credentials

Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Michael Craig

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Mackay asks the Opposition leader about his rural credentials in this election year.

On with the show:

Ben Picton:

Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior economist discusses how the conflict in the Middle East is undermining New Zealand’s economic recovery. And how does war affect interest rates and inflation?

Chris Hipkins:

We know Labour’s leader wants to be the Prime Minister come November 7, but who else is lining up for the job?

And how strong is his rural cred?

Tracy Brown:

The chairwoman of DairyNZ encourages farmers to cast their vote before the end of play tomorrow for the Milksolids Levy.

Jamie Cunningham:

Today, we find PGG Wrightson’s North Island-based national dairy specialist at a beef sale in the South Island.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks about the effect the Middle East war is having on cropping and sheep farmers across the Ditch.

Listen below: