The Country 24/08/26: Grant McCallum and Mark Patterson talk to Rowena Duncum
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- Monday, 24 Aug 2026, 1:24PM
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Today’s panel comprises a Northland National MP and the Associate Agriculture Minister. McCallum discusses National’s no-new-taxes pledge, rural concerns over proposed wealth and inheritance taxes, and Northland’s Ranfurly Shield success. Meanwhile, Patterson outlines opportunities for New Zealand strong wool in India, preparations for El Niño, and prospects for the coming lambing season in Otago.
