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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

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13:07

AWDT set to wind down -Julia Jones

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2026/05/27

Dom talks with Julia Jones, GM of the Agri Women's Development Trust, about its decision to wind up the trust, what factors have led to the decision and the legacy of AWDT. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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26:10

Halter; "It's become a no-brainer" - Mark Stevenson

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2026/05/27

Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about winning One Year of Halter for Free, what he thinks of the wearable system after the collars went on six months ago and the major benefits he's seen for his farm system. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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53:47

REX May 27 - Mark Stevenson, Julia Jones and Nicola...

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2026/05/27

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Mark Stevenson from The Gums in Cheviot about winning One Year of Halter for Free, what he thinks of the wearable system after the collars went on six months ago and the major benefits he's seen for his farm system... He talks with Julia Jones, GM of the Agri Women's Development Trust, about its decision to wind up the trust, what factors have led to the decision and the legacy of AWDT... And he talks with Taranaki dairy farmer Nicola Bryant about

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26:24

New rules to mitigate effects of forestry slash -...

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2026/05/25

Dom talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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20:06

Major facial eczema breakthrough - Bevan Weir

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2026/05/25

Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook

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49:40

REX May 26 - Bevan Weir and Elizabeth Heeg

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2026/05/25

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for Impact category of the 2026 Science NZ Awards... And he talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash

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20:36

REX ·

2026/05/24

Dom talks with invasion ecologist Tom Carlin from the Bioeconomy Science Institute about his research into wilding conifer spread, survival and adaptation in NZ, what his research has revealed about how conifers spread and having his work nominated for the 2026 Science NZ Awards, as a finalist in the Early Career Researcher category. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and

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22:30

"Peace in my mind"; major milestone for wilding pine...

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2026/05/24

Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chairman of the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust, about the government's announcement of an extra $79m over three years to cull wilding pines in nine key areas, his decades-long battle with authorities to recognise and respond to the situation and why it's such a major issue for NZ if the continued control of wilding pines is left unchecked. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit

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47:53

REX May 25 - Tom Carlin and Johnny Oswald

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2026/05/24

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with invasion ecologist Tom Carlin from the Bioeconomy Science Institute about his research into wilding conifer spread, survival and adaptation in NZ, what his research has revealed about how conifers spread and having his work nominated for the 2026 Science NZ Awards, as a finalist in the Early Career Researcher category... And he talks with Johnny Oswald, Chairman of the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust, about the government's announcement of

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74:36

Real Optimism with Julia Jones: Strong Communities,...

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2026/05/24

Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, joins Julia Jones for a powerful conversation about mental health, resilience and connection in rural New Zealand. Wiggy shares honest insights on why community matters, how to spot when someone is struggling and the simple acts that can change or save a life. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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37:14

REX Recommends - Vicky Simpson

REX ·

2026/05/23

In case you missed it, Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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29:19

REX Recommends - Phil & Lyneyre Hooper

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2026/05/22

In case you missed it, Dom talks with dairy farmers Philip and Lyneyre Hooper about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards and how they turned a traditional sheep and beef unit into a precision dairy grazing operation since they purchased the property in 2003. They also discuss the couple's diversification into glamping, their DIY attitude and Phil's teaching role at the local high school. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your

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11:27

Is NZ a chemical dumping ground? - Nicola Grigg

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2026/05/22

Dom talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ’s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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37:07

Molesworth, musterers and high country healing -...

REX ·

2026/05/22

Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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53:17

REX May 22 - Vicky Simpson and Nicola Grigg

REX ·

2026/05/22

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country... And he talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ’s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the

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14:36

The continuing evolution of dairy farming - Mike Borrie

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2026/05/21

Dom talks with Mike Borrie, DairyNZ Chief Farm Solutions & Engagement Officer, about his move to DairyNZ after working for Fonterra and its predecessors for over thirty years, what DairyNZ has on offer at Fieldays 2026 and the current state of the dairy market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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51:45

REX May 21 - Richard Kells, Sarah Barr and Mike Borrie

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2026/05/21

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Richard Kells, founder and Director of Kells Wool, about his decision to keep the company's wool auctions in Napier, despite the two biggest wool brokers in the country now operating their auctions out of Christchurch. They also discuss whether the decision to stay has paid off and the feedback from farmers... He talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach NZ about its new online resource regarding building a thriving farming family or business, the concept of

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15:59

"It's gone very well so far"; wool broker stands his...

REX ·

2026/05/21

Dom talks with Richard Kells, founder and Director of Kells Wool, about his decision to keep the company's wool auctions in Napier, despite the two biggest wool brokers in the country now operating their auctions out of Christchurch. They also discuss whether the decision to stay has paid off and the feedback from farmers. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for

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18:06

What is a 'Family Charter' & how can it help farming...

REX ·

2026/05/21

Dom talks with Sarah Barr from Rural Coach NZ about its new online resource regarding building a thriving farming family or business, the concept of a 'Family Charter' and how this can help with farm succession and the transfer of assets. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

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30:26

Why shearers and rural workers should be treated like...

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2026/05/19

Dom talks with Laura Hancock from Rural Works about her role as a movement educator and wellbeing specialist helping shearers and woolclassers with injury prevention, the concept of the Rural Athlete® and her 2023 Kellogg report looking at muscular skeletal health. They also discuss her role in co-founding WomoLife, being a masseuse for world record shearing attempts and her new role working for Devold. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming

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