Listen to The Country online: Winston Peters on Fonterra and Alliance farmer votes

NZ First leader Winston Peters spoke with The Country's Jamie Mackay today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with NZ First leader Winston Peters, who was in a combative mood over the recent Fonterra and Alliance farmer votes.

On with the show:

Winston Peters:

The NZ First leader is at his combative and argumentative best when it comes to the Alliance and Fonterra farmer votes.

We also debate unemployment rates, Te Pāti Māori, a free trade agreement with India, and the Pike River movie.

Plus, was he interviewed for Dame Jacinda Ardern’s unauthorised biography?

Professor Keith Woodford:

Farming academic says the current high red meat prices, up more than 30% since 2024, are a “sweet spot that won’t be maintained”.

Harry Gaddum:

For this month’s Farmstrong interview, we revisit a Hawke’s Bay farmer we’ve had tabs on since Cyclone Gabrielle.

Today, he offers some sound advice to South Island farmers who have been hammered by the recent wind events on how to deal with the aftermath of extreme weather.

Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks about the Melbourne Cup, beef prices, and feral pigs eating lambs.

Listen below: