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The Country - Tasman edition

The Country
6 Feb, 2019 11:55 PMQuick Read

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Today on The Country Jamie Mackay talks to former Horticulture NZ president Julian Raine to find out the latest on the battle against the Tasman fire.

On with the show:

Julian Raine:

The former President of Horticulture New Zealand updates the 'out of control' Nelson fires.

Miles Hurrell:

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The interim chief executive of Fonterra reviews a great GDT auction overnight and pays tribute to his former chairman John Wilson:

James Shaw:

The Green Party co-leader denies that our national day, Waitangi Day, is our national grievance day.

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Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent updates the devastating Townsville flooding and we ask if coffee and red meat could be killing us.

Michael Harvey:

Rabobank's senior commodity talks climate change, the great GDT auction result and the downside risks facing world trade.

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