It's the whole show in one go! Today The Country is brought to you by the fresh water quality standards policy anouncement...phew!
On with the show: Bill English: The PM ponders water quality, both urban and rural, plus we look at Fonterra's payout, Zespri's record returns for grower and whether Bill in allowed to tweet in the night!
John Wilson: The Chairman of Fonterra confirms the $6 forecast payout, announces an increase in the advance rates, talks water quality and praises the generosity of the cooperative's farmers.
Peter Nation / Peter Reidie: The respective CEOs of Fieldays and Farmlands announce an exciting new partnership for Mystery Creek.
Joe Wheeler and Stephen Donald: We preview the opening round of Super Rugby with a hard case Highlander and a rugby legend called Beaver.
