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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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7:08

The Country 28/08/25: Mark Leslie talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/28

The chief executive of NZ’s biggest farmer says, “Pāmu is entering a new chapter, guided by fresh leadership and a back-to-basics focus on core farming.Our record result is a strong signal that the performance reset is delivering tangible value for New Zealand, enabling us to declare a $15 million dividend”. But what about Molesworth Station?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:10

The Country 28/08/25: Andrew Fenton talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/28

The Horticulture Bledisloe Cup was awarded to Andrew Fenton, current president and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Federation and chair of the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust, which he has served on since 2003. He was also the inaugural president of Horticulture NZ when it was formed in 2005.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:01

The Country 28/08/25: Karen Williams talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/28

The chief executive of Irrigation NZ was at the Horticulture Industry Awards last night, and next, she’s off to the US to look at dams, which dam-fan Mackay is very jealous of.Plus, is there a “dam” big announcement on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:01

The Country 28/08/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/28

Our Australian correspondent discusses the prospect of eating less than 100 grams of red meat per week to fit in with new dietary requirements in 2026. Plus, we look at the definition of Angus beef and the true value of the Australian working dog industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:07

The Country 28/08/25: Greg Millar talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/28

IHC’s national fundraising manager welcomes a new sponsor, Alltech, to join PGG Wrightson and Allflex. Last year, the Calf and Rural Scheme returned to pre-covid income of $1.2 million, and the number of pledges has just gone over 3000.While this is ahead of last year, some canvassers are still phoning farmers they haven’t got to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:36

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/27

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Rick Ladd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:14

The Country 27/08/25: Rick Ladd talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/27

Brandt’s director of sales, New Zealand – agriculture, on how Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return will affect the rural supply industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

The Country 27/08/25: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2025/08/27

The Prime Minister ponders the positive effects Fonterra’s $3.2 billion capital return sugar hit could have for the rural economy.Plus, whether he overstepped the mark by chewing the ear of the Reserve Bank?We also ask what an acceptable economic growth rate is, and whether Todd McClay wasted his time talking tariffs in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:25

The Country 27/08/25: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/08/27

We discuss the Ravensdown director election and the state of the red meat industry with a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist. Plus, her recent photo with Damien O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:52

The Country 27/08/25: Stefan Vogel talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/27

The RaboResearch general manager for Australia and New Zealand shares his thoughts on where interest and exchange rates are going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:48

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/26

Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Mark Hooper, Mike Petersen, Sandra Matthews, Hunter McGregor, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:43

The Country 26/08/25: Richard McIntyre and Mark...

The Country ·

2025/08/26

Federated Farmers' banking spokesmen - past and present - say the Reserve Bank’s decision to review bank capital rules is the first step towards lower interest rates and fairer access to finance for farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:40

The Country 26/08/25: Mike Petersen talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/08/26

Scales Corporation's chairman (and former chairman of B+LNZ, Special Ag Trade Envoy) has reported a 50% increase in earnings and net profit in the first half of the year, and directors have lifted their guidance for full-year earnings to between $45 million and $50 million. Petersen says the horticulture division reported excellent performance in part due to long-term strategic investment in apple varieties suited to Asian and Middle Eastern markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:19

The Country 26/08/25: Sandra Matthews talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/26

Rural Women New Zealand has called on the Government to reconsider changes to the Equal Pay Act that threaten to entrench pay inequities and exacerbate workforce shortages in rural communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:48

The Country 26/08/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/26

Our China correspondent comments on hot Shanghai nights and the high rate of growth of third-tier cities such as Huzhou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:35

The Country 26/08/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to...

The Country ·

2025/08/26

Today's farmer panel talks lambing and footy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:45

The Country Full Show: Monday, August 25, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/25

Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, Peter McBride, Shane McManaway, Dom Jones, and Bruce Cameron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:10

The Country 25/08/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/08/25

Monday's resident weather expert on the arrival of spring patterns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:21

The Country 25/08/25: Peter McBride talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/08/25

The Chairman of Fonterra on the Lactalis deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:39

The Country 25/08/25: Shane McManaway talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/08/25

Wairarapa farmer and philanthropist inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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