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A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak'n'Save. This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from. "It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A farmer has revealed he gets paid 60 cents for 1kg of peas - which were selling for $5.79 at the local Pak'n'Save. This has prompted questions about where the extra margin goes, especially following the planned closures at McCain and Watties. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin says it's unclear where the $5.79 figure came from. "It's certainly not easy, and I think that's what we're seeing with McCain and Watties - it's pretty tragic news." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the fuel shortages bite, worsening the cost of living crisis, and food processors Watties and McCain plan to close some of their plants - there are renewed calls from a food advocacy group to prioritise more food for domestic consumption. Eat New Zealand, which has a membership of farmers, fishers, food manufacturers, chefs and consumers, is highlighting a growing trend to import food, raising concerns over resilience of supply for local consumption. Its chief executive Angela Clifford says the group would like a strategy to support both commercial manufacture destined to be sent overseas, and secure domestic food supplies for New Zealanders. Foodstuffs sent these comments over food security and local supplies. New Zealanders can be confident that food supply remains secure. While there are cost pressures in parts of the supply chain - including fuel - there is no indication of any risk to the availability of food in our stores. We have long-standing relationships with New Zealand growers and manufacturers, including partners like Wattie's, who have produced a significant portion of our Own Brand frozen vegetables. We value the role local growers play and recognise how important it is to keep food production viable in New Zealand.

On the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast for Sunday 29 March 2026, newcomer Robert Aramayo shocked at this years BAFTAs by beating Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothee Chalamet to win the lead actor award. This week he tells Francesca what went through his head when his name was read out and the impact his win has had on the film 'I Swear'. Fiona Samuel was given a two word brief when asked to write her latest play, those words were Helen Clark. The result is a satire 'Helen Clark in Six Outfits'. Fiona talks about how a frustrating element of Clark's career inspired the show. In light of closures for both McCain and Watties this week, Buy NZ Made Executive Director Dane Ambler is calling for policy that prioritises New Zealand suppliers. Francesca reflects on missed opportunities for Chris Hipkins this week. And it turns out cockroaches form long term relationships by doing something a little bit unexpected to their prospective partner - Dr Michelle Dickinson has the details. Get the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin Full Show Podcast every Sunday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two, Watties has confirmed it will close manufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland, as well as the frozen packing lines in Hastings. This comes after McCains said it is proposing to close its frozen food plant in Hastings. The Panel talks to Farmer Hugh Ritchie about the impact of this and the fuel crisis on the horticulture industry. Then, he pulled his parachute strap and nothing happened. At that point Adrian was hurtling towards the ground on his first skydive. The Panel hears this amazing story of cheating death.

New Zealand is turning into a no grow zone when it comes to vegetable processing. McCain and Watties are both shutting down processing operations, raising concerns about the health of manufacturing in New Zealand. Head of Advocacy & Strategy at the Employers and Manufacturers Association, Alan McDonald spoke to Lisa Owen.

New Zealand vegetable growers have been dealt another blow with McCain announcing it is closing its Hastings vegetable processing plant by January 2027. That news comes as Watties proposes to stop all production of frozen vegetable lines in New Zealand, affecting 220 growers in Canterbury. These announcements got us thinking about our food systems: what we produce versus what we import, how much we pay for food and how it is all worked out. And unlike more than 100 other countries, New Zealand doesn't have a national food security plan So if we see disruptions to global food supply chains - similar to what we're seeing with oil right now - well.... then what? Jesse chats to Katy Bluett from Future Food Aotearoa

The chief executive of Horticulture NZ talks Maadi Cup, hort exports into the Middle East, fuel/fert/chemical imports out of that region and a tough time for some vegetable growers supplying Watties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Even Watties is shutting down plants and cutting jobs. If a household name like that isn't immune, what does that mean for your business?Luke and Phil break down the liquidation crisis hitting New Zealand, with construction and hospitality leading the charge.The pattern is clear: businesses are carrying the same overhead on reduced sales, squeezing profit to losses, then using creditors and IRD to fund the shortfall. Meanwhile, IRD is getting aggressive.If you're behind on tax, it's going on your credit report. Employees will see it. Banks will see it. Suppliers will see it. You can't hide anymore.We cover why some businesses are thriving while others collapse, the unfair advantage of not paying tax (until you get caught), and why playing by the rules might finally pay off. The economy isn't coming to save you, fix your business fundamentals now. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

We're learning a few hard truths this week and the old saying rings true - you don't know what you've got 'til its gone. Parties on the left and the right all crying out for more oil. Turns out, it's actually still quite important. A decent supply of it at a stable price. And we're a long way off from that strait opening and running at full capacity again. Trump's talking victory. Winston told me this week the war will be over before people think. But there are sea mines and rocket launchers and drones hitting that strait. No shipping company, or insurer, is going near there for a while yet. The uprising we were told would happen hasn't happened. We've go the old boss' son in charge, and they've just killed his mum, dad and most of his family. He's not giving up anytime soon, is he? More important than oil is food. We've got the Wattie's plant closures. The frozen vegetables are grown here. Peas and beans. Like peaches before them, there'll be some cheaper imported alternative filling the shelves. The farmer's complaints? Regulation. They're drowning in it. Paperwork up the wazoo. It was the same story with pork. Again, you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. So once this crisis is over, perhaps we remember how important food and oil are to our daily lives and stop demonising the very people trying to keep our tummies and gas tanks full.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi classics like Watties frozen peas and Gregg's coffee could no longer be present at the kitchen table as Heinz Wattie's proposes a major shake-up of its operations. Delphine Herbert reports.

The ripple effect of the closure would hit Canterbury farmers who produce about 36 thousand tonnes of peas every year for Watties.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast 2025 Labour's new education spokesperson Ginny Anderson shares her thoughts on non-union teachers offered a pay rise from the Public Service Commission. Watties is looking to axe production of its frozen vegetables, Chair of Process Vegetables NZ David Hadfield explains how it will impact growers. All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has reportedly been picked by Dave Rennie to be an assistant coach, Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliot Smith tells Ryan how significant this appointment could be. Plus US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the latest on US strikes on Iranian naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the International Energy Agency's decision to release 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three hundred and fifty jobs at Heinz Wattie's are on the line and we've only got ourselves to blame. I'm including myself here. Because all of us have pretty much fallen into the trap of thinking cheapest is best. And, more often than not, if we think cheapest is best then we end up buying stuff from overseas and turning our backs on local products. Before now, I've never really signed up to that whole buy New Zealand made thing. There have been various campaigns over recent years, haven't there? With the little buy New Zealand made tags and things. But hearing the news about Wattie's and thinking about the cheap fruit being dumped in New Zealand from China and the impact that alone has had on the company, I had a bit of an aha moment. That we really need to think seriously about the stuff we buy and where it comes from. I think buying New Zealand made probably matters more now than ever. The jobs at Heinz Wattie's are set to go because the company has plans to shut down three New Zealand factories. Frozen vegetables are one of Wattie's products that will disappear if the closures go ahead, with the company saying that it just can't compete with cheaper products being imported from overseas. So, it's the fruit thing all over again. Which raises the question: does New Zealand-made matter anymore? If I'm honest, I don't think it does matter to most people. But i think it should. Because, as well as the 350 workers affected, there are also around 220 growers in the canterbury region alone who supply the Christchurch site. So they'll be very worried too. And it's not just Wattie's we're talking about, either. As the union that represents the Wattie's workers is saying today, manufacturing closures are becoming more and more common. Other companies that have wound back their manufacturing here in New Zealand recently include carter Holt Harvey, Sealord in Nelson and Kinleith pulp and paper. And the people affected by these proposed closures have Wattie's in their blood. The average length of service is around 30 years. So it's probably fairly safe to assume that there will be generations of families who have worked at Wattie's. Union delegate Kathy Perrin has worked at Heinz Wattie's for 46 years in different roles and is saying today that the impact on workers will be devastating. We might say we care about buying products made here but, when it comes down to it, I don't think we actually do. But how important is New Zealand made to you? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are being urged to buy local tinned fruit as imports from overseas flood the market. New Zealand's peach industry took a significant hit last year, when Heinz Wattie's told multiple peach growers it would no longer need their fruit. It's because many consumers are choosing imported fruit instead after China dumped hundreds of thousands of canned peaches into the market at a much lower cost. Hawkes Bay's Yummy Fruit Company general manager Paul Paynter told Mike Hosking there's a difference in quality. He says if people buy a can of Watties and a can of the Chinese brand, the taste is night and day. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, food giant Watties had to cut contracts with 20 peach growers, citing market dumping and Cyclone Gabrielle as the key factors for the decision. An investigation by the government found that Chinese fruit company J&G International Co. Ltd. was indeed dumping peaches in to the market, causing 'material damage' to the industry. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson told Heather du Plessis-Allan that this situation unfortunately isn't rare. "It's not completely uncommon. We get probably 1 or 2 a year cases of dumping of product, not just peaches, a whole range of stuff." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all been graced by the kindness of a nurse somewhere and sometime in our lives. Learn about the way they're learning about modern medicine with Dr. Denyce Watties-Daniels, who preps Nestor for the reality of a nursing career at Coppin State University. The post Dr. Denyce Watties-Daniels preps Nestor for the reality of a nursing career at Coppin State first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Co-hosts Mike Mills and Mary Crowley-Farrell speak with Denyce Watts-Daniels, Associate Professor in Nursing at Coppin State about her use of Generative AI to create case studies relevant to her nursing students.

Hey Sarah & Flynny here! On todays show: Flynny just found out that Sarah doesnt have a JUG DRAMA!!! Lamb of the day for the Wanaka A&P show Numerolgist about numbers and what they mean... Simon Says 25k MORE or LESS LIVE POLL: Dave and the $5 social club Baked beans - Watties isnt number one! Also if you have a great yarn for the radio or just want to get in touch, you can message us on Instagram, or Facebook! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morefmdrive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morefmdrive

Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko chat. Arctic Iron man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROQNfVc4BYI  5 - Calling in sick to places you don't work. 9:14 - Watties baked beans new flavours. 11 - Highly suspect winner Tim. 15 - Great pranks. 19:15 - Tim Naki update. 21:54 - Must watch - The last of Us season 2 trailer. https://bit.ly/3SDiAPA  25:36 - Clayton got stung by a wasp. 31 - Busted ball. 35:08 - Dunc's dentist bill. 40:11 - Aussies longest and oldest friends - https://www.instagram.com/p/C9t0tZwRsS7/  43:54 - McDonalds might owe you some cash. 47:03 - AI dating profiles. 50:40 - Late mail. 54.38 - Last drinks. Get in touch with us: https://linktr.ee/therockdriveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayley Williams from Paramore! Bree's wheel of cheese. Watties tomato sauce: Fridge or Pantry debate finale. Long lost love stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watties are now selling personalized Bake Bean tins that are the "Perfect Stocking Stuffer". We hear from our listeners who have had incredibly bad presents & it does not disappoint! Listen to Jay-Jay & Flynny 3-7pm on More FM or on the ROVA App See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pet food shortages have been exacerbated over lockdown, clearing out supermarket shelves faster than normal. Global shipping challenges have led to less pet food in the aisles for some months, with shoppers saying there has been panic buying. Watties managing director Neil Heffer spoke to our Hawke's Bay reporter Tom Kitchin about the shortage.

What are New Zealand kids like? This is a question that we get asked a lot from families who are moving to New Zealand with kids. So we thought we'd spill the beans. The Watties ones, not the Heinz. And give you an insight into kiwi parents & how the kids in New Zealand are raised differently than in the UK.   What Are New Zealand Kids (Really) Like?  What are New Zealand kids like? And how do they differ from the rest of the world? Listen to the podcast or watch the video and discover for yourself how New Zealand kids are raised differently. Personally, I think the way the kids are brought up in  New Zealand is better.   New Zealand Culture Because English is spoken (although to be honest, some of the New Zealand slang words are hard to fathom!) New arrivals to New Zealand assume that life will be the same.  To be honest, that is why 30% of New Zealand immigrants go home within the first two years.   Why? Because they assumed that life in New Zealand would be the same as they were used to back home. The culture of New Zealand is very different from what you may be used to if you are from the UK and certainly if you are emigrating to New Zealand from the US you will notice a huge difference. New Zealand Parents (and how they raise their kids)   Kiwi parents raise their kids differently. Without giving too much away I will say one word.  Independence. Go and watch the video or listen to the podcast and learn more!   Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community?   Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand?  Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day? Sign up below and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!   Related podcasts that you will love: Living in New Zealand. Why 30% Of Immigrants Go Back Home Moving to New Zealand. The How's, the Whys and the Hoops. Moving to New Zealand. 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid Making Raising kids in New Zealand Americans in New Zealand. Will They Ever Feel at Home? Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to us on Apple Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Spotify

Back once again, with the ill behaviour... Episode 31 brings you a plethora of exciting features. And some average ones too! First there's in an depth chat with Neil and John about the impact of potentially opening a bar in Dubai where many Brewdog staff would be unable to live and work. We talk about the awesome Brewdog Crewprint then its over to America for all you need to know about the recent USA AGM, including some very tipsy Scottish folk trying to make sense! Watties back, we've our DoG giveaway, and more...

We're back to a semi-normal show this week with the entire team throwing in news, views, thoughts and reviews on all manor of Brewdog topics. * Cameron Robertson has left Brewdog. He talks about his highs and lows, and the reasons for moving on. * You can visit Tower Hill, right now, in 3d! * Watties asking about Punk State, Jo is asking about computer based Frogs. * Andrews asking what the hell is going on, and Bruce asks if his jokes are any good (they are not). * We've an update on new bars, the EFP6 extension and, we mention talk about Brewdog Abby's latest project.

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On this news packed episode: * The crazy start to the 2019 AGM * Two new products weird and wonderful product launches * Watties on and he's not in a good mood * Brewdog Cameron joins us, Matt joins us, Lynne joins us, Chris joins us. * We go to the openings of Perth, Brixton, and edinburgh airport bars * And our friend Charles joins us to catch up on the latest in the Scofflaw drama