Today The Country remembers the 1967 Strongman mine disaster where 19 miners lost their lives. Today's interviews are with Dr William Rolleston, Doug Avery and Shane McManaway, Chris Russell and James Shaw.
It's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by the 50th anniversary of the Strongman mine disaster. On this tragic day in New Zealand's history a gas explosion in the mine caused the death of 19 miners.
On with the show: First up wehave Dr William Rolleston. The President of Federated Farmers looks at some of the weather woes facing farmers and agrees with Winston Peters that the attack on Omarama Station was "economic terrorism".
Then it's panel o'clock with Doug Avery and Shane McManaway. Today these two high profile farming leaders look to improve the perception of agriculture; one an inspirational Marlborough farmer, the other the chief executive of Allflex.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! It's Chris Russell! Our Australian correspondent talks about the controversy surrounding the Australia Day lamb promotion and why Aussie sheep farmers are on a real high compared to their Kiwi counterparts.
Finally Jamie Mackay proves he is apolitical by interview Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Today James talks about a 2017 makeover, anti-irrigation vandalism, CIA spying and Donald Trump.
