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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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38:16

The Country Full Show: Friday, March 6, 2026

The Country ·

2026/03/06

Jamie Mackay talks to Kieran McAnulty, Shane McManaway, Rowland Smith, Mavis Mullins, Sir David Fagan, and Hamish McKay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:32

The Country 06/03/26: Kieran McAnulty talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/06

Local Labour MP and long-time supporter of the Golden Shears takes in the action at Masterton’s War Memorial Stadium and shares his picks for the top contenders. He also shares his thoughts on the latest Taxpayers’ Union Poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:01

The Country 06/03/26: Shane McManaway talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/06

Wairarapa farmer, the new chair of Growing Future Farmers, and the man behind the Greytown Health Centre. He comments on the Wairarapa season and a great weekend for the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:44

The Country 06/03/26: Rowland Smith talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/06

Eight-time Golden Shears open final winner and world champion weighs up TAB predictions that he’s favoured for a world championship win, but not a ninth Golden Shears title.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:30

The Country 06/03/26: Mavis Mullins talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/06

Shearing Royalty from the Paewai-Mullins dynasty, and one of the driving forces in New Zealand’s shearing and wool industry, steps away from hosting the Golden Shears livestream to chat with The Country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:31

The Country 06/03/26: Sir David Fagan talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/06

A shearing legend with his picks for this weekend. No one will ever beat his 16 open titles, but can Rowland Smith add to his eight?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:12

The Country 06/03/26: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/03/06

It's time for McKay on Sport from a former competitive junior shearer. Today’s topics are the new All Blacks coach, Dave Rennie, and Black Cap Finn Allen’s 100 from 33 balls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:36

The Country Full Show: Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Country ·

2026/03/05

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:47

The Country 05/03/26: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/03/05

The self-titled Prince of the Provinces, the Mighty Matua, opines on the Middle East crisis, the state of the economy, and why Winston Peters is such a great statesman.Plus, his ongoing debate over gold mining in Central Otago, and why he has no background on the end of a handpiece in a shearing shed, despite growing up on a Northland farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:58

The Country 05/03/26: Phil Holden talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/03/05

We find the chief executive of the NZ Shearing Contractors Association on day two of the Golden Shears and World Champs in Masterton, where he’s just launched the “Live Well, Shear Well” campaign, featuring Rowland Smith and Sam Whitelock, in association with Farmstrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:09

The Country 05/03/26: Alex Tait talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/03/05

During the Roar, ACC data shows severe hunting injuries double compared to an average month, with 40% affecting the knee or shoulder. These injuries result in an average of 76 days away from work. Northlander Alex Tait, a man with a colourful sporting background as a former Black Cap and professional golfer, shares why hunting, done responsibly, still matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:38

The Country 05/03/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/05

Our Australian correspondent talks export meat stranded in the Middle East, Ag exports cracking the $100 billion mark, banning the word “milk” for plant juice, and whether Dame Jacinda Ardern is going to be his new next-door neighbour?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:05

The Country with Ballance Agri-Nutrients- Episode 1:...

The Country ·

2026/03/04

This autumn is shaping up to be a strong one for farmers, with warm soil temperatures and plenty of moisture driving excellent pasture growth across the country. It’s the perfect time to think about nutrient applications that not only finish the season well but also set farms up for winter and next year’s production. The Country’s, Hamish McKay talks with Katie Aitkenhead, Science Extension Leader at Ballance on how farmers can set up well for autumn with key nutrients to finish

en-AU

38:19

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The Country ·

2026/03/04

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Michael Harvey, Maegen Blom, Jack O'Connor, and Matt Bolger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:20

The Country 04/03/26: Elliott Smith talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/04

Newstalk ZB’s lead rugby commentator and deputy sports news editor discusses Dave Rennie being named as the new All Blacks coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:10

The Country 04/03/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2026/03/04

The PM ponders the latest GDT Auction (up 5.7%), Trump's attacks on Iran, the media’s attacks on Luxon, and the Golden Shears and World Shearing Champs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:51

The Country 04/03/26: Michael Harvey talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/03/04

Rabobank’s Australian-based Senior Dairy Analyst comments on the surge in the GDT auction, and we also look at the trade challenges of the Middle East War for the world economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:52

The Country 04/03/26: Maegen Blom and Jack O'Connor...

The Country ·

2026/03/04

Ahead of next week’s Impact Summit and Zanda McDonald Awards, today’s panel features the 2025 Zanda award winners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:10

The Country 04/03/26: Matt Bolger talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/03/04

Fonterra’s Managing Director of Co-op Affairs reviews another stunning GDT result overnight (up 5.7%) with SMP leading the charge at 9.1%. We also look at staff safety and operations in the Middle East.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:18

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

The Country ·

2026/03/03

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, James Robertson, George Dodson, Jo Luxton, and Kevin Bevan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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