Listen to The Country online: NZ Sustainability Leader of the Year Mike Casey

Rewiring Aotearoa chief executive Mike Casey spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with electric farmer and chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa, Mike Casey, who is also the New Zealand Sustainability Leader of the Year for 2026.

On with the show:

Wayne Langford:

The President of Federated Farmers comments on his political aspirations.

Plus, Mike Casey, the Rural Mental Health Fund announcement, and the Primary Industries New Zealand Awards.

Mike Casey:

The Electric Cherries grower has been recognised last night at the New Zealander of the Year Awards.

He’s been named the 2026 New Zealand Sustainability Leader of the Year.

Dom Jones:

The managing director of Origin Capital Partners, a Kiwifruit Managed Fund, on the prospect of a very good third season in a row for the industry.

Emma Poole and Tim Dangen:

Today’s brother and sister farmer panel features the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year.

They’re both dairy farmers at opposite ends of the country.

Chris Brandolino:

Friday’s weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ.

Listen below: