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The Country

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ"s biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

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24:34

BEING FARMSTRONG: Gerard Vaughan and Geoff Spark

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2026/04/02

Farmstrong’s become a name a lot of farmers know and trust and for good reason. Last year alone, more than 20,000 farmers and growers around New Zealand said Farmstrong helped improve their wellbeing. In this episode of theBeing Farmstrong podcast, host Hamish McKay sits down with the man behind the movement, Farmstrong CEO Gerard Vaughan, to talk about how it all started and where Farmstrong’s heading next. You’ll also hear from Canterbury farmer and Farmstrong Champion Geoff

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38:31

The Country Full Show: Thursday, April 2, 2026

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2026/04/02

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Ray Smith, Vanessa Winning, Chris Russell, and Jeremy Rookes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

The Country 02/04/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/04/02

The Prince of the Provinces and Resources Minister talks about the fuel crisis and why he pulled out of the debate with Sir Ian Taylor over the controversial gold mining in Central Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:33

The Country 02/04/26: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/04/02

The Director General of MPI updates us on how the Middle East crisis is affecting the primary sector. Plus, we talk fruit flies and pesky hornets!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:04

The Country 02/04/26: Vanessa Winning talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/02

We catch up with a board member of the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE), which is coming up at Lincoln University from April 13-15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

The Country 02/04/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/02

Our Australian correspondent comments on the fuel crisis, $500 lambs, the Sydney Royal Easter Show and a drop in the average age of farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:51

The Country 02/04/26: Jeremy Rookes talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/02

Our resident lifestyle/hobby farming correspondent has his say on Marsden Point, a glorious autumn, rugby and the perils of golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:46

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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2026/04/01

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir Ian Taylor, Dr Victoria Hatton, Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:15

The Country 01/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

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2026/04/01

The Prime Minister ponders the state of the Indian FTA, the Middle East war, fuel restrictions and potential rationing, and his Cabinet reshuffle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:34

The Country 01/04/26: Sir Ian Taylor talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/01

One of New Zealand’s leading tech entrepreneurs rips into Matua Shane Jones over his decision to pull out of the debate over a controversial Otago goldmine, saying, “I was looking forward to stepping into the boxing ring with the crowing rooster, but it looks like he’s lost his voice”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

The Country 01/04/26: Dr Victoria Hatton talks to...

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2026/04/01

Food futurist at Food HQ based in Palmerston North. Today, we look at the Middle East War's potential to create a worldwide food crisis. And how New Zealand is positioned to combat the headwinds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:38

The Country 01/04/26: Craig Hickman and Duncan Humm...

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2026/04/01

Today’s farmer panel features two Mid Canterbury dairy and deer farmers, respectively. Today, we talk about a new era for Fonterra and a joint letter to the political parties from NZ Farming, the Methane Science Accord and Groundswell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:31

The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand: Eliminating...

The Country ·

2026/03/31

In this episode on Mythbusting Facial Eczema, Hamish McKay chats with dairy farmer David Kidd, about spore counting, pasture management, zinc treatments, how to plan ahead, and how the Eliminating Facial Eczema Impacts Programme is helping farmers better understand facial eczema.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:56

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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2026/03/31

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Jen Corkran, Hunter McGregor, Dan Boulton, and Jo Luxton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

The Country 31/03/26: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie...

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2026/03/31

Independent economist and the chair of Transport NZ. What are we seeing across livestock transport? Plus, we look at the exchange and interest rates, inflation and the NZX50 down 7% in March. And what are the best and worst-case scenarios?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:47

The Country 31/03/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/03/31

Rabobank’s animal protein analyst talks about New Zealand red meat fundamentals and the real flow‑on effects of the Middle East conflict when it comes to fuel, freight, fertiliser and on-farm costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:54

The Country 31/03/26: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

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2026/03/31

Our Shanghai-based correspondent comments on fuel, fruit, pork, beef and forestry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:44

The Country 31/03/26: Dan Boulton talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/03/31

The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms, the country’s largest meat company, talks about the annual result, which has seen SFF report a net profit after tax of $29.1 million for the 2025 year. And despite the Middle East turmoil, he is still bullish about beef, lamb and venison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:59

The Country 31/03/26: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/03/31

We ask Labour’s ag spokesperson why she was missing in action at last week’s Federated Farmers’ High Country Field Day. And will she finally come out with some ag policy in the election year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:25

The Country Full Show: Monday, March 30, 2026

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2026/03/30

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Simon Lee, Rachel Shearer, Smiley Barrett, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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