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Listen to The Country online: Te Radar’s new book, Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects

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Comedian, writer and presenter Te Radar spoke to The Country's Hamish McKay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Comedian, writer and presenter Te Radar spoke to The Country's Hamish McKay today. Photo / Jason Oxenham

Today on The Country radio show, host Hamish McKay catches up with comedian Te Radar to find out more about his latest book, Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects.

On with the show:

Rebecca Greaves:

We catch up with an award-winning rural journalist from Pongaroa to celebrate International Day of Rural Women.

Plus, what does she think of the Government’s new methane reduction target?

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Angus Gidley-Baird:

Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior analyst discusses the bank’s latest report on managing increased volatility in the Australian livestock market.

He comments on how markets across the ditch could affect Kiwi farmers.

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Te Radar:

Comedian, writer and the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest on his latest endeavour, Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects.

The book, written with his wife, Ruth Spencer, is a tour of rural New Zealand, following the layout of a farm.

Sam Ward:

We catch up with a rugby coach and commentator for an update on the Heartland Rugby finals.

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