Show Notes
Erin Speedy talks to:
- National Merino Open Shearing Champion, Duncan Leslie
- 2026 New Zealand Mini Motocross Nationals Event Organiser, Skylar Heathcote
- Young Farmer of the Year & Southland Farmer, Tom Slee
- NZ First MP & Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Patterson
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