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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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3:15

The Country 13/11/25: Tom Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/11/13

This man is usually known as a North Canterbury livestock agent for PGG Wrightson; however, today Jamie wants to speak to him in his capacity as the president of the Boar Breeders Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

The Country 13/11/25: Ross Hyland talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/11/13

We chat to a farming entrepreneur about his latest venture, a finance and payments app called GrowPay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:38

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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2025/11/12

Jamie Mackay talks to Steve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:01

The Country 12/11/25: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie...

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2025/11/12

Sitting in for the Prime Minister today is Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (and Labour Party apologist). He talks about the big dry, Damien O’Connor in Ireland and the beauty of Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:09

The Country 12/11/25: Lawrence Field talks to Jamie...

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2025/11/12

Wairarapa farm accountant, and 1995 NZ Sharemilker of the Year, who has been conducting the Rabobank farm succession workshops. The new series of workshops launched earlier this year to support farm succession planning is proving hugely popular with Kiwi farmers and growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

The Country 12/11/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

We track down our UK Correspondent on Armistice Day in Turkey. We reflect on Istanbul’s strategic importance to world trade, discuss farmer protests against the Inheritance Tax, and banter ahead of the All Blacks v England clash at Twickenham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

The Country 12/11/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

Our Australian correspondent talks about Wallabies, why Americans love feral goat meat, and his electrifying dislike of cats - both feral and domestic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:16

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/11

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:49

The Country 11/11/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/11

Labour’s trade spokesman on an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether Back Bench List MPs are a waste of space and money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:07

The Country 11/11/25: Wayne McNee talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/11/11

The chief executive of AgriZeroNZ enlightens us on the mystery behind Āmua’s smart device worn by cattle, which aims to turn nitrogen from cows’ urine into an eco-friendly fertiliser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

The Country 11/11/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

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2025/11/11

A leading primary sector academic - on Armistice Day and why we need to be investing in pasture - the fundamental enabler of our productive economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:09

The Country 11/11/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/11

We catch up with a Kiwi selling venison to the Chinese in Shanghai. What does he make of the Taste Pure Nature rebrand and relaunch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:38

The Country 11/11/25: Joe Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/11

PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager based out of Timaru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:37

The Country Full Show: Monday, November 10, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:38

The Country 10/11/25: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Canterbury Show will hold Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand status. This year’s show will run from Thursday, November 13, to Saturday, November 15, a shift from its traditional Wednesday start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:40

The Country 10/11/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders getting the silage off, Cup and Show week, government support of Rural Support Trusts, whether we will have to buy carbon credits to meet our 2030 Paris commitments, Asian Hornets and the passing of Roger McClay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

The Country 10/11/25: Sirma Karapeeva talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association comments on last week’s first in-market activation of the refreshed Taste Pure Naturecountry-of-origin brand event in Shanghai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

The Country 10/11/25: Mike Inglis talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/11/10

MPI’s commissioner north for biosecurity updates the Asian Hornet incursion and says we have it under control despite some outspoken criticism from Brad Windust, a biosecurity worker and former beekeeper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:38

The Country 10/11/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Monday’s weather expert talks about rain for the fire at Tongariro National Park and the continuing dry for the east coasts of both islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:18

Rabobank Best of The Country: November 8, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Jamie talks to Nicola Willis, Emlyn Francis, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Winston Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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