THE WEEKLY HOTWIRE is a podcast channel that focuses on New Zealand's Primary industry and its Agri-business and rural communities, THE WEEKLY HOTWIRE informs its listeners through science, human interest and experience.
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October 22, 202627 min
The Weekly Hotwire, election time.
With New Zealand heading to the polls on 7 November, Angus Kebbell takes a close look at what the major political parties are offering farmers and rural New Zealand. From freshwater, carbon forestry and methane to regulation, land use, trade and gene technology, this Election 2026 Rural Special looks beyond the campaign slogans and asks what the policies could actually mean on farm. It also examines the National, ACT and New Zealand First Government’s record over the past three years, including what it delivered, what remains unfinished and where its own policies may pull in different directions.
October 15, 2026Episode 1625 min
The Weekly Hotwire, Terry Meikle DINZ
October 1, 202640 min
OFFSET: Carbon Forestry and the Future of New Zealand Farming
OFFSET is a New Zealand documentary examining the rapid expansion of carbon forestry and its impact on productive farmland, rural communities and the wider economy. As land use shifts and carbon prices rise, this film asks what it means for the future of farming in New Zealand. Increasing areas of sheep and beef country are being converted into permanent forest for carbon credits. For some landowners it presents an opportunity. For others it raises serious questions about long term sustainability, food production and the future of rural New Zealand. Through interviews with farmers, consultants and industry voices, OFFSET explores what is driving these changes and what they mean on the ground. It looks at the economics behind carbon farming, the role of the Emissions Trading Scheme, and whether offsetting emissions is delivering meaningful environmental outcomes or simply shifting responsibility. At its core, the film asks a broader question. What is the right balance between climate policy, land use and the long term strength of New Zealand’s rural economy. Filmed across multiple regions, OFFSET is grounded in real stories and practical insight, connecting policy decisions with their impact at farm level.his video is about Edit HD
September 25, 2026Episode 1529 min
Matt Carroll from Baker Ag on deer farming today.
September 3, 2026Episode 1325 min
The Weekly Hotwire, New Zealand Deer Farmers Association chair Evan Potter.
August 26, 2026Episode 1226 min
Rhys Griffiths, Deer Industry New Zealand
July 23, 2026Episode 1121 min
The Future of Livestock: Lessons from Europe
June 25, 2026Episode 108 min
Heartbeat
April 30, 2026Episode 724 min
The Weekly Hotwire, What Europe’s Beef Market Signals for New Zealand
April 3, 2026Episode 625 min
The Weekly Hotwire, Beef industry exposed - Brazil part 3
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