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Listen to The Country online: Weather update with Chris Brandolino

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On The Country today, Chris Brandolino tells host Jamie Mackay that stormy weather is on the way.

On The Country today, Chris Brandolino tells host Jamie Mackay that stormy weather is on the way.

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay gets a weather update from Earth Science New Zealand’s principal scientist Chris Brandolino.

Unfortunately, he had a heavy rain and wind warning.

On with the show:

Chris Brandolino:

Our favourite weatherman on a Friday has a heavy rain and wind warning.

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Anna Nelson:

The Silver Fern Farms Co-op chairwoman reviews this week’s annual meeting and the prospects for red meat in 2027.

Plus, we talk about the “chop drop” into the Middle East, where Silver Fern Farms delivered 90 tonnes of meat to the Gulf.

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George Dodson and Hugh Jackson:

Today’s panel features two of the most dynamic young farmers in the land.

George Dodson was the FMG Young Farmer of the Year for 2024, while Hugh Jackson took the title in 2025.

Jeremy Rookes:

Our Canterbury-based resident lifestyle/hobby farmer comments on the dry, excitement over Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium, the Agri-Zero “rort” and his loathing of politics.

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Barry Soper:

The author of the best-selling book in the country comments on the age of eligibility and/or means-testing superannuation.

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