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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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7:51

The Country 19/09/25: Emma Poole and Sandra Faulkner...

The Country ·

2025/09/19

Our Young Farmer and Federated Farmer Panel is quite literally on fire today. A dairy farmer and a sheep/beef/cropping farmer, respectively, sum up their seasons and talk on their pet subjects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:49

The Country Full Show: Thursday, September 18, 2025

The Country ·

2025/09/18

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Simon Beamish, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:41

The Country 18/09/25: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/09/18

The Prince of the Provinces has finally been crowned the NZ First Deputy Leader, and today he talks about Stuart Nash, Environment Canterbury declaring a “Nitrate Emergency”, and saving Yellow Eyed Penguins (but what about the dolphins, skinks, lizards and blind frogs?).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:50

The Country 18/09/25: Simon Beamish talks to Jamie...

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2025/09/18

This Hawke’s Bay farmer is a former winner of the 2024 East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards. He’s also the father of World Champion 3000 metre steeplechase athlete Geordie Beamish. Today, we talk to a very proud parent in TokyoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:26

The Country 18/09/25: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie...

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2025/09/18

We find the GM of PGG Wrightson Livestock and Real Estate in China, where he’s promoting New Zealand velvet. Plus, we look at the state of the rural property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:35

The Country 18/09/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

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2025/09/18

Australian correspondent talks Trump, adapting to climate change, Elon Musk and dinkum romantic Aussie blokes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:04

The Country with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Episode One:...

The Country ·

2025/09/17

Every farm has hidden inefficiencies—whether it’s feed wastage, poor timing, or small leaks that quietly drain profit and add stress. In this week’s episode, Hamish sits down withReuben Moore Tasman Farmer and Beef + Lamb New Zealand FarmerCouncilorandJim Inglis Senior Strategic Advisor at Beef + Lamb New Zealand tounpacksystems wastage—what it looks like, how to spot it, and what you can do about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:18

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Country ·

2025/09/17

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:36

The Country 17/09/25: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2025/09/17

The Prime Minister ponders the about-turn on agriculture in schools, farmer confidence, an FTA with India, the polls and the chances of governing with Chlöe Swarbrick, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:35

The Country 17/09/25: Shane McManaway talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/17

Wairarapa farmer and high-profile leader in agribusiness who successfully lobbied the Government for a change of tune around agriculture in the school curriculum. He is also the founder of the Zanda McDonald Awards, which will be inducted into the Australian Stockman Hall of Fame next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:52

The Country 17/09/25: Andrew Murray talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/17

Fonterra’s CFO reviews last night’s better-than-expected GDT Auction (down 0.8%, WMP - 0.8%, SMP - 0.3%, Butter -0.8%, Cheese +2.2%).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:58

The Country 17/09/25: Nicola Grigg talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/09/17

The Acting Minister of Agriculture and Horticulture rubbishes the call from an outgoing ECan Councillor to declare a “nitrate emergency” in Canterbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:32

The Country 17/09/25: Jeremy Rookes talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/17

Our Canterbury-based lifestyle correspondent rounds out the show. He shares his thoughts on ECan’s “nitrate emergency” and how tough tailing is after being a lifestyler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:18

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

The Country ·

2025/09/16

Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Jason Herrick, Phil Duncan, and Hunter McGregor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:42

The Country 16/09/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/16

We talk GDP, GDT and OCR with an independent economist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:07

The Country 16/09/25: Jason Herrick talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/16

It seems dissatisfaction with regional councils is not just limited to Canterbury, following on from yesterday’s interview with former Mid Canterbury President of Federated Farmers David Clark. Today, it’s the turn of the current Southland President to voice his frustration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:03

The Country 16/09/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/09/16

Monday’s weather man on when is September going to calm the farm?After a weekend of intense winds across New Zealand, brighter skies and warmer temperatures are forecast for the early part of this week.The reprieve will be short-lived, however, as winds strengthen and wet weather spreads across the country from Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:08

The Country 16/09/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/16

Our Shanghai-based correspondent on Indonesia importing one million dairy cows over the next five years, an oppressive July and August, and a depressed Chinese economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:33

The Country Full Show: Monday, September 15, 2025

The Country ·

2025/09/15

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, David Clark, Todd Charteris, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

The Country 15/09/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/09/15

We tell the Deputy PM and Act Party leader that we need to draft urgent legislation, and rush it through the House. No, not to get out of Paris or to recognise Palestine. But rather, to ban the box kick. This is a national crisis!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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