Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay delves into some rather colourful and vitriolic feedback from the show's loyal listeners.
On with the show:
Lisa Murray:
We ask our Met Service forecaster to forecast when we'll see a change in the weather patterns to end the big dry afflicting the south and west of both islands.
Mark Wilson:
Is a Queenstown-based business consultant who asks, "Are freedom campers defecating drifters or money makers for rural New Zealand?"
Barry Soper:
Following on from some vitriolic listener feedback, our political correspondent ponders Jacinda Ardern's un-wed pregnancy, Ratana and changes to employment laws.
Don Carson:
Is a freelance rural commentator who comments on the Doomsday Clock moving closer to midnight, the sawmill cutback in Gisborne plus he pays tribute to the late GC Williams.
Andrew Watters:
The chief executive of MyFarm looks at the move towards rural investment in permanent crops and horticulture as opposed to the more traditional dairy, beef and sheep industries.
Grant Nisbett:
It's our $100 TAB sports bet of the week!
Listen below:
"If you’re loyal to them, they will be loyal to you."