Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of the crucial vote impacting Synlait Milk - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The future of South Island dairy company Synlait Milk is up in the air ahead of a crucial vote to ensure its survival.

A special shareholders meeting will be held on Thursday to approve a $130 million loan from its biggest shareholder, China's Bright Dairy.

The Country's Jamie Mackay speculates which direction the voters will go.

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