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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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7:34

The Country 27/02/26: Andrew Hoggard and Grant...

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2026/02/27

We find today’s farmer/politician panel at day two of the Northland Field Days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:20

The Country 27/02/26: Jen Corkran talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/27

Rabobank’s senior animal protein analyst says New Zealand’s beef supply is likely to lift modestly in 2026, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, according to Rabobank’s Q1 Global Beef Quarterly report. The 2025 New Zealand season marked a production low, with the country’s smallest annual beef output since 2017. Plus, we look at the buoyant lamb market and ask how long it can defy gravity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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3:35

The Country 27/02/26: Stu Wyeth talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/27

We announce the winner of our Great Southern Escape promotion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:50

The Country 27/02/26: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/27

Our political correspondent wraps the week as Winston Peters and David Seymour disagree once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:35

The Country Full Show: Thursday, February 26, 2026

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2026/02/26

Jamie Mackay talks to Walt Cavendish, Don Fraser, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Dr Elena Duter, and Chris Russell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:33

The Country 26/02/26: Walt Cavendish talks to Jamie...

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2026/02/26

New Zealand farmers have issued an open letter to the Prime Minister and to party leaders, demanding an end to the double standard that allows animal products banned from domestic production to flood the market through imports, as new data shows imported pork now accounts for 63% of consumption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:57

The Country 26/02/26: Don Fraser talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/26

With dairy farming for the 24/25 season at record production and income export levels, a well-known rural finance commentator comments on the multiplier effect of Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital repayment to its farmer shareholders in the 25/26 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:27

The Country 26/02/26: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

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2026/02/26

Primary sector academic on “swimmability” and why we should count ourselves lucky in Godzone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:42

The Country 26/02/26: Dr Elena Duter talks to Jamie...

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2026/02/26

Farmlands’ Head of Agronomy talks about the benefits of re-grassing. Why, how and when.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:35

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

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2026/02/26

Our Australian correspondent talks Trump tariffs and farm profitability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:17

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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2026/02/25

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Hunter McGregor, and Stephen Guerin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:38

The Country 25/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

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2026/02/25

The PM ponders Trump’s tariffs and the potential of selling Pāmu. He also discusses the industry kickback against the RMA rural reforms and falling electricity prices. Plus, the fall of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (the artist formerly known as Prince).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:05

The Country 25/02/26: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

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2026/02/25

Our Shanghai-based correspondent has returned from his summer sojourn in New Zealand with some interesting observations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:39

The Country 25/02/26: Stephen Guerin talks to Jamie...

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2026/02/25

PGG Wrightson’s chief executive is naturally upbeat about his company’s good half-year result, a barometer of the positivity in the rural New Zealand economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:11

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

The Country ·

2026/02/24

Parasitesanddrench resistance are becoming a major challenge for farmers across New Zealand, putting real pressure on productivityandprofitability. Quick, accurate diagnosis can make all the difference — saving time, saving money,andhelping you make smarter decisions on-farm. In this episode brought to you by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and powered by The Country, Hamish McKay dives into this issue with two leading voices in the field: Beef + Lamb New Zealand ScientistCara

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36:53

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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2026/02/24

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Leslie, Allan Dippie, Jamie McFadden, Kate Acland, and Phil Duncan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:38

The Country 24/02/26: Mark Leslie talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/24

Pāmu’s chief executive says the state-owned farmercould be on track to hit its goal of $100 million in operating profit at least four years earlier than planned.It’s now forecasting an increased full-year operating profit of between$97m and $107m, as it benefits from productivity gains, continued high commodity pricing and a back-to-basics farming approach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

The Country 24/02/26: Allan Dippie talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/24

One of New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurs and developers is also one of the leading lights ofthe Backing Lincoln University Sportfundraising dinner on the eve of the Wānaka Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:09

The Country 24/02/26: Jamie McFadden talks to Jamie...

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2026/02/24

Groundswell’s Environmental spokesman finally gets his chance to call out The Country host for his comments that “Groundswell is barking at cars” over the Government’s proposed RMA reforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:16

The Country 24/02/26: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay

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2026/02/24

In its submission on the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill as part of RMA reforms, B+LNZ has called for significant changes because the current wording in the legislation does not match the Government’s intent. Chair Kate Acland says B+LNZ supports the Government’s desire to reform the RMA and agrees with its principles and goals for replacement of the RMA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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