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Rural New Zealand is hurting says Andy Thompson

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Team Andrew is represented by West Coast Cow Cocky Andy Thompson and he is champing at the bit to stick the boot into an absent Mackay.

Thompson believes the leisurely Jamie doesn't need a break at all as his entire life is a holiday. However Andy is not above a junket himself and treats us to memories of a luxurious jaunt to the Brisbane Royal Show.

On to the GDT. The low payout is starting to really hurt in the rural sector. Thompson urges people to look after their neighbours because things are starting to get extremely serious for a lot of rural folk.

You can hear Andy Thompson's full interview in the Soundcloud embed below:

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