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The Country - John Wilson edition

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Today on The Country we take a look John Wilson's legacy as Fonterra's chairman, after the news he has decided to step down due to a serious health scare.

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Fran O'Sullivan:

NZME's business editor passes judgement on John Wilson's legacy, following today's surprise announcement that the Fonterra chairman will stand down immediately due to a significant health scare.

Jeremy Rookes and Jason Uden:

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Today's panel features Two Farmer Js enraged by a Sage!

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Lisa Murray:

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Our Met Service forecaster comments on a near-record warm July for many parts of the country.

Barry Soper:

Our political correspondent ponders the new found playground for the native grass hopper, Waka-jumping legislation and a report card for a man with a cast-iron constitution!

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