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The Country - Vision edition

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Today on The Country, we find out about DairyNZ's new waterways initiative The Vision is Clear, with Dr Tim Mackle.

On with the show:

Dr. Tim Mackle:

The chief executive of Dairy NZ launches 'The Vision is Clear' - a movement designed to create excitement and conversation about water quality in New Zealand.

James Shaw:

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The Green Party co-leader comments on syphilis, water quality and the Zero Carbon Bill.

Jane Smith:

Is a former winner of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards who illuminates us on the history and importance of the hydro electric industry on the Waitaki river.

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Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent talks heatwaves, wool and glyphosate.

Andrew Tripp:

We ask a leading Southland sheep breeder why he decided to milk cows and he shares a wonderful story about his war hero grandfather.

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