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The Country - Social media edition

The Country
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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay asks Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about how she plans to crackdown on social media.

On with the show:

Jacinda Ardern:

The PM ponders a crackdown on social media, a backdown over CGT, Simon Bridges' bill to raise tax thresholds, whether the Speakers Tour is a waste of money and what Anzac Day holds for her tomorrow?

Chris Brandolino:

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NIWA's weather scientist comes up with a mainly fine Anzac Dawn Parade forecast and a warm finish to the week, ahead of a sharp cold spell early next week.

Shaun Haynes:

Courtesy of major sponsor Rabobank we head to Northland, venue of the New Zealand Dog Trial Championships beginning May 27, to talk to Kaikohe cow cocky about heading and hunting sheep!

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Chris Russell:

Our Australian correspondent and ANZAC mate tells us a wonderful story of WWI bravery from his great uncle Geoff Henderson.

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