Listen to The Country online: Weather with Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino

A dumping of snow in Wedderburn. Niwa's Chris Brandolino spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about whether there's more in store for the south. Photo / Stu Duncan

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino, to learn more about the current cold snap in the south.

On with the show:

Chris Brandolino:

We ask Niwa’s principal scientist to turn the tap off in Southland and to send the rain to North Canterbury.

Emma Poole and Tim Dangen:

Today’s farmer panel features two of the most high-profile farmers in New Zealand - namely the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year.

Bill Osborne:

We catch up with a former stock agent, former All Blacks legend, former President of New Zealand Rugby, and former corporate high-flyer to talk about Heartland Rugby and feeding the food banks with wild-caught venison mince.

Michael Harvey:

Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior dairy analyst comments on the uncertain future for New Zealand’s live cattle exports and the prospects of a $9 milk price.

Barry Soper:

Our political correspondent ponders a tough week at the office for Donald Trump and Darleen Tana.

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