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The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 13, 2023

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13 Jul, 2023 01:35 AM2 mins to read

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Today on The Country, Rowena Duncum catches up with the new vice president of Federated Farmers, Colin Hurst, to find out what makes him tick.

On with the show:

James Shaw:

The Green Party co-leader comments on Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ruling out a capital gains tax; efforts to recognise different forms of on-farm sequestration, and why his party supports wool carpets in schools.

Colin Hurst:

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The new vice president of Federated Farmers looks back on his 23 years with the organisation, along with what he thinks of the government putting synthetic - not wool - carpets in schools and Kāinga Ora housing.

Chris Russell:

Our Aussie correspondent on why his country walked away from the European Union free trade agreement that New Zealand signed up for. He also talks about a dire strong wool market across the ditch.

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Seth Carrier:

Niwa’s weather forecaster on what to expect for Matariki weekend and whether it will stop raining for the drenched parts of New Zealand.

Kevin “Smiley” Barrett:

Norwood’s ambassador looks forward to a very Barrett All Blacks v South Africa clash this weekend, with all three sons playing. He also gives an update on how calving’s going on his Taranaki farm.

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