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The Country - Tribute edition

The Country
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Sir Eion Edgar. Photo / John Stone

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Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay paid tribute to his friend and mentor, Queenstown-based investor, businessman and philanthropist, Sir Eion Edgar.

On with the show:

Derek Daniell:

One of New Zealand's leading farmers paid tribute to his late brother-in-law, Sir Eion Edgar, one of New Zealand's leading philanthropists.

Penny Simmonds and Kieran McAnulty:

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Today's political panel pondered whether "privileged Pākehā farmers" were pushing back against environmental regulation and whether Julie Anne Genter was out to lunch over EVs.

Susan O'Regan:

O'Regan is one of the keynote speakers at tomorrow's sold-out Real Woman Talk event at Fieldays, hosted by Anika Moa.

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Rowena Duncum and Andy Thompson:

Today our intrepid duo talked about their latest exploits on the Goldpine Road Trip to Fieldays.

Peter Nation:

One sleep to go! Today the chief executive of Fieldays talked about the many fabulous food options at the main event.

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