The Rural Roundup

Erin Speeds talks to:

- The Edgecumbe farmer going viral after their conversation with the PM, Robyn Askey.

- Chair of Honey & Bees New Zealand, Murray Bush.

- President of NZ Merino Shearing Alexandra, Janet Smith.

- President of the NZ Lawn Mower Racing Association, Barry Dawe.

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The National Lawn Mower Racing Championships are kicking off this weekend in the Hawkes Bay.

So, we got the President of the NZ Lawn Mower Racing Association, Barry Dawe on the show to talk us through it.
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She's a wool handling judge, examiner, and rep. She's the President of NZ Merino Shearing, Alexandra and also sits on the board of the New Zealand Wool Classers Association.

We somehow managed to steal her away for a few moments to have a yarn about her busy life.
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In June 2026 Apiculture New Zealand (ApiNZ) members voted to reform ApiNZ into a new industry body called Honey and Bees New Zealand (HBNZ).

As a voluntary organisation, HBNZ’s purpose is to advocate for, and deliver tangible benefits to, the New Zealand beekeeping sector with a stronger focus on commercial beekeeping.

Recently appointed Chair of Honey & Bees New Zealand, Murray Bush, joined the show to discuss what this development will mean for our honey sector.
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She's been making headlines this week after a quick interaction with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, in which concerns were raised about the raising costs on dairy farms. The response is what's been raising eyebrows.

We spoke to Edgecumbe Farmer, Robyn Askey, for her side of the story and how life is going on her farm.
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