Listen to The Country online: David Seymour on Waitangi Day, school lunches, and ‘woke’ banks

Act leader David Seymour caught up with Jamie Mackay on The Country today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Today on The Country radio show, host Jamie Mackay catches up with Act Party leader David Seymour, to talk about his Waitangi Day plans, school lunches, “woke” banks, fake news and Ted Cruz.

On with the show:

David Seymour:

The Act leader talks about surviving Waitangi Day, the new government emissions targets (51-55% by 2035),  “woke” banks, fake news from Ted Cruz, and kids, parents and teachers’ reactions to school lunches.

Hamish Bielski:

We catch up with the South Otago regenerative farmer (and shearer) who bought a $24,500 self-shedding ram. There’s definitely some irony in that!

Te Radar:

From a vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest reviews the northern regional final held on Saturday at Helensville.

Andrew (Drew) Davis:

Toyota’s chief strategy officer and VP of new vehicles, talks about an “Unofficial” Hilux world record being attempted on Sunday, March 2, at the Real Country Farm at Kingston. We also talk about the real performance advantages of a Hilux Hybrid ute.

Listen below: