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The Country - Shear edition

The Country
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Today The Country gears up for the Golden Shears tomorrow and has a look at a documentary called Shear which follows the story of five women shearers at the big event last year.

On with the show:

Jacinda Ardern:

We ask the PM for her response to criticism from new National leader Simon Bridges. 'Simon Says' that the government is weak and muddling.

Jack Nicol:

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With the 2018 Golden Shears getting underway in Masterton tomorrow, we talk to a young film maker about his documentary called 'Shear', following the stories of five women shearers at the 2017 Golden Shears.

Steve Hollander:

We continue the countdown to the Norwood Rural Sports Awards and the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games in Palmerston North from March 9-11.

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Jim Hopkins:

Is rural raconteur who comments on politics, irrigation and the future of rail for transporting goods in New Zealand.

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