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The Country - Barbecue edition

The Country
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On today's show, Rowena Duncum caught up with a rather busy Jon Pemberton, who was hosting a barbecue in Manukau Plaza for Ag Proud NZ.

On with the show:

Winston Peters:

Andy Thompson spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister about Rugby World Cup coverage and farmer engagement in the Government's freshwater proposals.

Jeff Grant:

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Our London-based New Zealand Red Meat Representative gives us the latest on Brexit.

Maria Augutis:

Our NIWA weather forecaster lets us know what's in store for the Rugby World Cup over the next few days.

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Mike Cronin:

Fonterra's Managing Director of Co-operative Affairs takes a look at the latest GDT result and what it could mean for the co-op's farmgate milk price.

Jon Pemberton:

One of the founding members of Ag Proud NZ is hosting a barbecue in Manukau Plaza to help bring the country to the city and highlight rural mental health.

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14 Oct 12:30 AM

Ag Proud farmers firing up the barbie in Manukau

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Luke Howden:

The Hokonui breakfast host is at a memorial service where hundreds of people have packed an Invercargill stadium to honour and farewell cancer care advocate Blair Vining.

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