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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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12:48

The Country 23/04/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/23

Labour supports the Indian FTA, but a fired-up NZ First leader says it’s an “utter unmitigated disaster of an agreement for NZ’s future”. Has it cost him farmer votes? Will he confirm he will not go into coalition with Labour? After calling them “woke self-confessed communists who would turn our country into a basket case. No, we won’t do a deal with Labour or their Marxist and separatist mates”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:41

The Country 23/04/26: Allan Blood talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/04/23

The Executive Director of Victorian Hydrogen & Ammonia Industries is proposing to build a $3 billion fertiliser plant in Southland. The company says it could deliver 1.5 million tonnes a year of urea fertiliser, making New Zealand’s agricultural sector fully self-sufficient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:00

The Country 23/04/26: Dominic Jones talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/23

We track down the MD of Origin Capital Partners in Shanghai to discuss a massive kiwifruit crop, great returns for the industry, and how to invest in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:11

The Country 23/04/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/23

Our Australian correspondent talks about fuel shortages, the good old days of being a debt-free country, and Anzac Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:19

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/22

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Mark Warren, Matt Bolger, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:39

The Country 22/04/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2026/04/22

After a tough day at the office yesterday, the Prime Minister is all fired up over the media, Winston and the Indian FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:53

The Country 22/04/26: Mark Warren talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/04/22

A coastal Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (due east of Waipukurau) who says the rain of the past two days (240 mms) has been worse than what he experienced in Cyclone Gabrielle. Plus, we talk about the Wool Blacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:48

The Country 22/04/26: Matt Bolger talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/04/22

Fonterra’s managing director of co-operative affairs reviews last night’s GDT Auction, down 2.7%, although the powders fared better (WMP - 0.6%, SMP + 3.2%). Was this a disappointing result, or do we take it during times of turmoil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:36

The Country 22/04/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

The Country ·

2026/04/22

It’s World Earth Day, and one of New Zealand’s leading primary sector academics takes the opportunity to celebrate the role farmers play in keeping our soil, and us, healthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:30

Rural Support Trust Podcast: Paul Walker, When the...

The Country ·

2026/04/21

We all know the frustration of waking up to bad weather on a day when you have lots to do on farm, and how it can weigh on you. In this episode, brought to you by Rural Support Trust and Fonterra, special guest Paul Walker discusses why looking after your head is just as important as looking after your body when the weather gets you down. Check out more info at rural-support.org.nzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:35

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/21

Jamie Mackay talks to Grant McCallum, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Farmer Tom Martin, Dr Elizabeth Heeg, and Damien O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

The Country 21/04/26: Grant McCallum talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/21

What does National’s Northland MP make of Shane Jones’ “Butter Chicken Tsunami”? Plus, we talk about the Indian FTA and whether disgruntled MPs should be named and shamed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:02

The Country 21/04/26: George Dodson and Hugh Jackson...

The Country ·

2026/04/21

Today’s famer panel features the 2024 and 2025 Young Farmers of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:38

The Country 21/04/26: Farmer Tom Martin talks to...

The Country ·

2026/04/21

Our UK farming correspondent talks about a dry spring, fuel and fertiliser prices, regenerative agriculture, Sir Keir Starmer, and Harry and Meghan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:25

The Country 21/04/26: Dr Elizabeth Heeg talks to...

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2026/04/21

The NZFOA Chief Executive comments on the Indian FTA and challenging times for the forestry industry, off the back of the fuel crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:45

The Country 21/04/26: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/21

Will Labour’s trade spokesperson have breaking news on the Indian FTA after today’s caucus?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:23

The Country Full Show: Monday, April 20, 2026

The Country ·

2026/04/20

Jamie Mackay talks to Walt Cavendish, David Clark, David Seymour, Mark de Lautour, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

The Country 20/04/26: Walt Cavendish talks to Jamie...

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2026/04/20

The former spokesperson for "Fair for Farmers" is no longer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

The Country 20/04/26: David Clark talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/04/20

The former Mid Canterbury president of Federated Farmers, and former national arable vice chairman, says, “We’re all on a no-exit road in arable at the moment. The return on capital is less than the cost of capital”. But is he going to convert to dairy farming?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:05

The Country 20/04/26: David Seymour talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/04/20

The Deputy PM and Act Party leader comments on Luxon and Trump and denies dictatorships are the best form of democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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