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The Country - Coffee edition

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Today on The Country, Rowena Duncum spoke to China correspondent Hunter McGregor, who was reporting from the city with the most coffee shops in the world - Shanghai.

On with the show:

Phil Duncan:

We caught up with Monday's weather expert on a Tuesday. We asked him if there might be a bit of rain on the way this week.

Jane Smith:

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Today the North Otago farmer was concerned about Significant Natural Area mapping and how it could affect landowners all over New Zealand.

Farmer Tom:

Rowena caught up with UK farmer Tom Martin for an update on the weather, and how his "Facetime a Farmer" initiative was getting on.

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Dick Tayler:

Today the Commonwealth games medallist shared his royal stories, including a chance meeting with Prince Philip, and the time he called Elizabeth II, "Mrs Queen".

Hunter McGregor:

Our China correspondent reported from Shanghai, the city with the most coffee shops in the world.

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