The Country - Political edition

Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay catches up with Simon Bridges and Winston Peters for their reflections on 2018.

On with the show:

Katie Milne:

We catch up with the President of Federated Farmers following her return from COP24 Poland as we discuss 1080, swimmable rivers, quad bike deaths and rural suicides.

Simon Bridges:

The leader of the National Party looks back on a challenging 2018 and forward to attacking the government on immigration, housing, industrial unrest and the PC nanny state. Plus he has a question for his old adversary Winston Peters.

Craig Carr and Dave Jordan:

We're joined by the Group MD for Carrfields and CEO of Hemp Farm New Zealand as they announce an exciting new innovative partnership.

Winston Peters:

The Deputy PM (and our Politician of the Year) joins us for his final "I told you so" session of 2018.

Peter Newbold:

We take our monthly look at the rural real estate market with the GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate.

Listen below: