Listen to The Country online: Shane Jones on regional councils, moths, and Donald Trump

NZ First Minister Shane Jones spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with NZ First Minister Shane Jones to find out why he wants regional councils gone.

Plus, what does he have against an endangered moth in Otago?

On with the show:

Shane Jones:

The Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, wants the country rid of regional councils, starting with Otago.

He also has no time for an endangered moth and DoC - both of which are hindering his unbridled ambition to “Dig Baby, Dig”.

Does Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?

And is Shane our version of the Don?

Kendall Langston:

Langston grew up on his family farm in South Canterbury. He is the Chair of Rainer Irrigation, the Vice President of Angus NZ, and a partner and strategic advisor at leading advisory firm Pivot and Pace.

Today, he talks the talk and walks the walk on farm succession.

Chris Brandolino:

NIWA’s principal scientist on the Big Wet hitting the country, particularly Nelson and Marlborough.

Rachel Shearer:

PGG Wrightson’s general manager for wool wraps a season that finished yesterday, up 24% YOY from 2024, but at a very base price.

Stu Duncan and Stu Loe:

Today’s Farmer Panel on the importance of the local rugby club in rural communities.

Listen below: