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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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4:32

The Country 06/08/25: Emma Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/06

Rabobank's Senior Analyst – Agriculture talks about the prospect of the $10 holy grail trifecta for farming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

The Country 06/08/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/08/06

Today, we find our Shanghai-based correspondent in Beijing, where, like millions of other Chinese residents, he's taking in the sights in the summer heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:02

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/05

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Farmer Tom Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:44

The Country 05/08/25: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/05

Former Minister for Primary Industries and current Chair of The Meat Industry Association and Apiculture NZ. The imposition of a 15% tariff on New Zealand exports to the United States could cost the red meat sector an estimated $300 million. We also discuss the recapitalisation of the Alliance Group and tough times for the honey industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:45

The Country 05/08/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/05

Independent economist comments on US tariffs, a drop in OCR, the unemployment rate, and the threat of stagflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

The Country 05/08/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

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2025/08/05

We ask one of NZ’s leading primary sector academics if, after a lifetime in education, students can’t handle exam pressure and the subsequent life pressures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:52

The Country 05/08/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to...

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2025/08/05

Part 2: We continue from yesterday’s interview as we discuss TB on Diddly Squat farm and the end of the UK drought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:52

The Country Full Show: Monday, August 4, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/04

Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Chris Brandolino, and Farmer Tom Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:16

The Country 04/08/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/04

The Deputy PM comments on what, if anything, we can do about Trump's 15% tariff. Plus, he also comments on a radical shake-up of the country’s main secondary school qualification, which will see NCEA abolished and replaced with two new qualifications at Years 12 and 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:02

The Country 04/08/25: Riley Kennedy talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/08/04

Primary sector journalist at BusnessDesk says a long-awaited deal to recapitalise Alliance Group appears to be nearing. Over the weekend, the Irish Timesreported that Dawn Meats looked set to stump up with $270 million for a 70% stake in Alliance, which is currently the country’s only fully farmer-owned red meat co-operative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:01

The Country 04/08/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie...

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2025/08/04

We have a look at the Earth Science NZ's updated three-month weather outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2:49

The Country 04/08/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to...

The Country ·

2025/08/04

In part one of a two-part interview, our UK farming correspondent says he's suing the British Government over the inheritance tax. And Donald Trump agrees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

40:59

Rabobank Best of The Country: August 2, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/01

Hamish McKay talks to Todd Charteris, and Jamie Mackay talks to Tim King, Emma Poole and Tim Dangen, and Shane Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:31

The Country Full Show: Friday, August 1, 2025

The Country ·

2025/08/01

Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Tim King, Emma Poole, and Tim Dangen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:28

The Country 01/08/25: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/08/01

We chatted to the Prince of the Provinces, Matua Shane, on the eve of the Trump tariff announcement and on the menu was the risk of stagflation, the OCR, John Key's rock star economy, sleeping through the tsunami alerts, Jacinda and Kamala's books, and our joint Te Puke Rugby Club fundraiser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:41

The Country 01/08/25: Tim King talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/08/01

The Tasman mayor (and sheep and beef farmer) talks about the long recovery ahead for his region after the devastating floods and wettest winter on record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:03

The Country 01/08/25: Emma Poole and Tim Dangen talk...

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2025/08/01

Today's brother and sister panel, the 2022 and 2023 Young Farmers of the Year, talk about dairy farming at opposite ends of the country and how the Weather Gods are treating them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:37

The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Country ·

2025/07/31

Hamish McKay talks to Chris Russell, Toa Henderson, Ray Smith, and David Geary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:44

The Country 31/07/25: Chris Russell talks to Hamish...

The Country ·

2025/07/31

Our Australian correspondent with all the latest from across the ditch, including rugby, US beef imports, recent rains and a welcome influx of beehives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:57

The Country 31/07/25: Toa Henderson talks to Hamish...

The Country ·

2025/07/31

We catch up with one of New Zealand’s top shearing talents on his return from a successful first trip to the Northern Hemisphere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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