The Country - Auckland edition Quick Read The Country Today on The Country, Rowena Duncum is running the show from Auckland, while Jamie Mackay reports from Palmerston North. On with the show: Advertisement Craig Nash: Craig Nash is the director of Accelerate25, a programme about realising a short and long term vision for a prosperous, strong and vibrant Manawatū-Whanganui region. Tim Myers: The chief executive of Norwood reflects on the Rural Games and the Rural Sports Awards which took place over the weekend. He also looks forward to the Central Districts Field Days this week. Gary Knight and Braeden Whitelock: