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North Otago farmer and a "Poster Girl" for the Methane Science Accord. Today, she comments on the Ruminant Methane Survey Summary Report released yesterday. And she doesn’t pull any punches over AgriZeroNZ and the Government’s emissions reduction targets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. She says (from a snow-clad hill) there’s never been a better time for New Zealand to come out of the “Climate Change closet”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist says she’s hearing nothing but the “sounds of silence” from the media on some key issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. Today we talk about semen-testing bulls, Trump, the Paris Accord and a ripper of a season - in no particular order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a self-described "free range" North Otago farmer, Methane Science Accord founding member, NZ representative Global Farmer Roundtable and Environmentalist who says farmers are aghast at the environmentally-ignorant and economically-inept GHG emissions targets announced by the Coalition Government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An entire village is up for sale - and it will only put you out $2.9 million. Lake Waitaki Village in North Otago is up for grabs once again - fitted with eight three-bedrooms houses, a five-bedroom lodge, and a list of other amenities. But why is it so reasonably priced? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who comes with her own Awards for 2024 - The Smasher Smith Awards!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are on high alert after high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - was found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Otago Federated Farmers' provincial president Luke Kane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

 Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who is waging war against carbon farming and denying she has a "dangerous agenda" when it comes to climate change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our second Smith for the day is an outspoken North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist, who doesn't spare the rod when it comes to Damien O'Connor, methane chambers and banks setting climate change targets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. But has she been smoking something in the tailing pen up on the hills? What can she possibly agree with Chloe Swarbrick about?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dunedin remains in a state of emergency after seeing it's wettest day in over a century - with twice the usual October rainfall falling in just 40 hours. The red warning for North Otago, Dunedin and Coastal Clutha is in place until 11pm tonight. More than 80 people were evacuated from their homes overnight and nearly 40 roads are currently closed. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell told Jack Tame that he was at Saint Clair's golf club and witnessed them set up the evacuation centre. Mitchell says that volunteers have helped turn out stretches and look after families as they came in. "As Kiwis we always seem to stand up and respond strongly when there's a need, and that's exactly what is happening," he said. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A red heavy rain alert for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha remains in force until 11pm. A local state of emergency was declared overnight. 

In just one day, the Bay of Plenty has had double the amount of rainfall that fell in all of September and further down south - in the Otago region - people are told to stay away from all roads tonight with surface flooding, rising rivers and slips all causing a threat to life. A rare red rain warning has been issued for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha. It's the first time the area has ever had what is the highest level of Metservice's colour coded weather warnings, reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Lisa Owen.

Civil defence has activated its bunker in Dunedin and people are being told to be prepared and not to travel - with a deluge of rain expected to last until late tomorrow night. It's hitting North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha - with 150 milimetres of rain expected to fall in that time. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is in Dunedin meeting with civil defence - whose main concerns are dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips that could threaten lives, Emergency Management Otago Group Manager Matt Alley spoke to Lisa Owen.

MetService has issued a rare red level rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha, as heavy rain continues to batter the region. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.

Dunedin residents are preparing for a deluge of rain. A red heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha today and tomorrow. Otago Civil Defence says people should only travel tonight if absolutely necessary - to avoid getting caught up in rising rivers or streams. The Country's Jamie Mackay says people are getting the sandbags ready ahead of the weather changes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The message is clear as heavy rain pelts the lower South - be prepared. A red-level heavy rain warning is in force for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha. NIWA reports Dunedin has already had 75 percent of its normal monthly rainfall for October. Otago Civil Defence group controller Matt Alley said they were continuing to monitor rain as it was falling. "We have our emergency operation centre in Dunedin city and Clutha and a coordination centre in Dunedin as well, fully activated." Residents and visitors to Central Otago's Omakau and Ophir are under a Boil Water Notice for the time being and drinking water tankers are at the Omakau Domain and Swindon Street. Conserve water notices remain in place for Ranfurly, Naseby and Patearoa. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is an outspoken North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who today apologises to the taxpayers of NZ and gets stuck into the host of The Country, who she accuses of having a "methane lobotomy".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is an outspoken North Otago farmer who doesn't hold back when we let her off the chain to talk Pāmu, Pinetree's and Perendales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer, award-winning environmentalist and now the proud Aunt of an Olympian. While we're very competitive on the global sporting stage, are we as competitive when it comes to primary production? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who doesn't spare the rod when it comes to Dr Rod Carr, the outgoing Climate Change Commission Chair. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Overseas Investment Office is investigating whether embattled BX Foods has breached conditions on one of its consents. The inquiry came after the Chinese-owned North Otago meat company confirmed it was looking at cutting staff numbers. As Vector moves to complete its exit from the gas business, chief executive Simon Mackenzie says one answer to the supply shortage is remotivating operators to get more out of existing fields, given their recent challenges. And a group taking Z Energy to court over allegedly misleading the public over its environmental credentials will have to provide more evidence of its claims

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who has her say on Shane Jones, methane, pine trees, the Reserve Bank and the big dry in CanterburySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who shares her thoughts on the Matariki holiday, and she has some much-needed good news about strong wool and red meat.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Country Life, we take you inside a beehive and the mind of a man who's been tending to them for half a century, we head to an on-farm Charolais bull auction near Motukarara and we meet a North Otago farming family that's spinning a new yarn, producing 100% woollen coats.

Georgina Lawson and her husband Willie farm 3000 Romdale sheep at Merton in North Otago. Last year, Georgina launched a line of 100 percent woollen coats made from the clip of their farm's Romdale hoggets.

Just how bad is methane when it comes to global warming and climate change? We ask a North Otago farmer, award-winning environmentalist, and a member of the Methane Science Accord.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and former winner of the BFEA who talks about the ongoing dry taking its toll, her trip to the corridors of power in Wellington, plus she pays tribute to the late Dr Jock Allison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who pulls no punches when it comes to the state of the sheep meat industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago gold mine OceanaGold has unveiled a fully electric excavator and the race is on to secure a water supply for the Otago town of Lawrence. 

A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports.

Is a North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, who's been going in to bat for farmers' property rights this morning and she explains why she's meeting with the Climate Change Commission this afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of this afternoon's key note speakers (and cage rattlers) at the Impact Summit Conference is a North Otago farmer, award-winning environmentalist and self-titled "broken-down housewife". Today she talks about why farmers need to vote on the B+LNZ remits, and why our lofty Net Zero plans are so costly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fire crews have been wrestling with multiple wildfires across rural north Otago overnight which remain uncontained, forcing some residents to evacuate. Fire and Emergency was first alerted to the blazes shortly after midnight. Three seperate fires are burning in the Nenthorn area near Middlemarch, with another fire, estimated at twenty hectares, burning further north in the Earthquakes area near Duntroon. FENZ incident controller Bobby Lamont spoke to Corin Dann about the fires in Nenthorn.

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, offers her scorecard on the Government's progress as the 100-day plan deadline looms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The straight-talking and award-winning North Otago farmer takes time off the handpiece crutching lambs to have a crack at the Waitaki District Council over property rights. She also sounds a sobering warning for farmers across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, has come in from mustering the back block, where she's been contemplating running a “Bootcamp for Bureaucrats” on her farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The straight-talking North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, gets stuck into woke regulations being foisted upon farmers. Plus, we get her Christmas wishlist and Ag Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, comments on Winston, the new Government's Ag policies and whether El Nino has reared its ugly head on her farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is a North Otago sheep and beef farmer, award-winning environmentalist and now Swanndri-wearing pin-up girl for the Methane Science Accord. Today we talk about the practicality of reducing on-farm emissions and the difference between measuring 'emissions intensity' and 'gross emissions'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the absence of the Minister for Agriculture, Damien O'Connor, we ask a true-blue North Otago farmer to fill the breach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, has been doing some serious thinking in the tailing pen about sheep in wolves' clothing. She reckons our biggest enemy right now appears to be the “suffocating compliance narrative from righteous processor companies,” some of our co-ops and all of our banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to the ODT's award-winning ag journo about her Otago Daily Times - Rural Life "Year of the Farmer" initiative and the winner - a contract milker on a 1000-cow farm in North Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer, award-winning environmentalist, and co-chair of the newly-founded Methane Science Accord. Today she talks wind, hot wind from politicians, and rattling a few cages in Wellington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Nicola Peddie shares her insights into the wool industry, the power of sustainable innovation, and the potential for personal growth when you put your mind to it. Born and raised on a sheep and beef farm in New Zealand, Nicola's passion for wool came from a black and coloured stud flock her mother ran. "From a young age, I used to prepare the wool with Mum and become naturally very fond of it," she says.Nicola gained her wool-classing ticket, but found it difficult to find a run in New Zealand. So, with her usual determination, she headed to Kangaroo Island and got her Australian wool-classing ticket as well. Nicola worked to gain enough experience to get a run in North Otago and she also began instructing part-time, which Nicola says was a fantastic experience and gave her exposure to mentoring others."Following that, I got an opportunity and I worked for three months in the wool store. I worked hard and made a point that I wanted to get on the road and they gave me the opportunity to do that. But it was a hard road," Nicola explains. "I didn't get a client list, so I was cold calling and knocking on doors and utilising my network. I was lucky that through my family I had some contacts - and also through wool handling and wool-classing. I worked for them for a couple of years and then got an opportunity with The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM)."Nicola's hard graft and tenacity shine through, showing that with a strong work ethic and professionalism, you can shape your career's trajectory to reach your goals. Her latest role for NZM, 'Northern Regional and Offshore Manager', involved building a strong nucleus of influential growers in Australia, focusing on ethical sourcing. She was also highly involved in developing the strong wool supply from North Island farmers.A few months ago, Nicola left NZM to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA). "I was always an ideator in the organisation, and it was something I enjoyed. However, you also need to know the mechanics, and that's the next stage of actually being able to drive change," she explains. "When I think about the future that I want after the MBA, I want to be able to support and drive transformational change in the agricultural sector and support growers and make sure that they're set up for the future, and to be able to do that effectively, I needed to round out my skill set. Nicola's story serves as a testament to the potential of professionalism, personal development and seizing future opportunities. Whether you're an aspiring young professional in ag, or someone older seeking growth in their career, we hope Nicola's story encourages you to take that next step. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, compares Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O'Connor to Captain Bligh and his infamous quote - “the beatings will continue until morale improves” - when it comes to his attitude to farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Otago farmer, and award-winning environmentalist, warns us of the perils of the ESG concept that is taking over our companies and co-ops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's critter is the hura te ao gecko, discovered in 2018 among rocky outcrops high in the mountains of North Otago.

Large areas of the North Island and parts of the South are bracing for severe thunderstorms, after the MetService issued fresh warnings today. The severe thunderstorms are predicted from Northland through Auckland, to Taranaki, including the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and Taupō. In the South Island, there's a heavy rain watch for Buller, the headwaters of the Cantebury Lakes, North Otago and Dunedin, and an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Westland near Mount Cook. The latest warnings follow a wild end to Easter Weekend for some, with strong winds bringing tornadoes to either side of the Cook Strait. One hit Upper Moutere, in Tasman yesterday afternoon, followed by another in Kāpiti in the early hours of this morning. A teenager is in hospital, after suffering severe cuts and a collapsed lung when his sleepout was destroyed. Samantha Gee reports.