REX

11:36

Solar, electric & AI; the changing face of deer...

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2026/04/17

Dom talks with Lynda Gray, Editor of Deer Industry News, about a DINZ solar power and EV day in Gore this week, the deer industry's new AI tool, Seeka, and the official launch of a new immune functional product in South Korea this week, using premium NZ deer velvet. 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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15:17

NZ's first billion-dollar apple brand - Shane Kingston

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2026/04/17

Dom talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing NZD $1 billion in global retail sales, how it's become the first apple brand from NZ to reach the milestone and how it's used lessons from COVID and Cyclone Gabrielle to help develop and enhance its end-to-end supply chain 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

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21:54

No. 8 wire mentality in a digital age - Chloe Walker

REX ·

2026/04/17

Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on

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51:38

REX April 17 - Chloe Walker, Shane Kingston and Lynda...

REX ·

2026/04/17

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Precision Farming CEO Chloe Walker about the origin of company and its software connecting fertiliser and chemical ordering systems to a farmer’s rural partners and machinery platforms, and its acquisition of NuPoint, a business specialising in cloud-based management systems. They also discuss the future of agri-tech, particularly AI... He talks with Shane Kingston, T&G's Managing Director of Apples, about its ENVY™ apple brand surpassing

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41:02

REX April 16 - Craig Macalister and Jaz Mathisen

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2026/04/16

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Findex Partner Craig Macalister about urging Fonterra shareholders to consider tax implications before spending the capital return, following the divestment of Mainland Group to Lactalis. They discuss why he's concerned there's been virtually no discussion referencing the structure of the shareholder ownership and the implications of using the funds for things other than reinvesting into the farm business, and why taking the funds out of the company

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27:00

A historic homestead & the perfect scone - Jaz Mathisen

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2026/04/16

Dom talks with Jaz Mathisen, the station cook for Awakino station, about her new book, 'A Year at Awakino Station: home cooking and seasonal tales from a historic North Otago homestead', the impetus for writing the book and the history of the property. 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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10:31

Why Fonterra shareholders should consider tax...

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2026/04/15

Dom talks with Findex Partner Craig Macalister about urging Fonterra shareholders to consider tax implications before spending the capital return, following the divestment of Mainland Group to Lactalis. They discuss why he's concerned there's been virtually no discussion referencing the structure of the shareholder ownership and the implications of using the funds for things other than reinvesting into the farm business, and why taking the funds out of the company without tax implications is not

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26:45

What is deliberate resilience and how can it help NZ...

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2026/04/14

Dom talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its Future of Food series, what would happen if the United States was no longer an option for New Zealand food and fibre exports and the concept of 'deliberate resilience'. They also discuss the upcoming E Tipu: New Zealand’s Future Food and Fibre Summit (May 21-22) in Christchurch. 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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22:02

Waitaki rural real estate, farming & horses - Dave...

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2026/04/14

Dom talks with Dave Heffernan, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Consultant at PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about the current state of the rural real estate market in North Otago, his farming background and current farming operation and his love of horse breeding and racing. 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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52:16

REX April 15 - Dr Victoria Hatton and Dave Heffernan

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2026/04/14

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dr Victoria Hatton, Food HQ CEO, about its Future of Food series, what would happen if the United States was no longer an option for New Zealand food and fibre exports and the concept of 'deliberate resilience'. They also discuss the upcoming E Tipu: New Zealand’s Future Food and Fibre Summit (May 21-22) in Christchurch... And he talks with Dave Heffernan, Rural and Lifestyle Sales Consultant at PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about the current state of

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21:12

Farming, honey & sport - Lis Giesen

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2026/04/14

Dom talks with farmer and apiarist Lis Giesen about life on the farm in Hunterville, the challenges of producing honey under the family's JAATE brand and the importance of sport for Lis and George's five children. 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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34:54

"You're the brave ones for selecting a Southland...

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2026/04/14

Dom talks with Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate. 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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59:26

REX April 14 - Peter McDonald and Lis Giesen

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2026/04/13

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Dipton farmer Peter McDonald about his decision to run as Labour's candidate for the Southland electorate in the November election, his experience as a councillor with Environment Southland and the major issues he sees facing the electorate... And he talks with farmer and apiarist Lis Giesen about life on the farm in Hunterville, the challenges of producing honey under the family's JAATE brand and the importance of sport for Lis and George's five

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10:35

Northern Young Farmer winner - Justin Ruygrok

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2026/04/13

Dom talks with Aka Aka dairy farmer Justin Ruygrok about winning the Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Final for the second year in a row, what he learned from last year's Grand Final experience and his plans for farm ownership. 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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18:25

Wilding pines; the continuing saga - Jo Ritchie

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2026/04/13

Dom talks with Jo Ritchie, the Wilding Pine Network Co-ordinator, about role of the network, the current landscape around controlling wilding pines and whether any headway is being made. 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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10:52

Cheese supremacy & the problem with increasing...

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2026/04/13

Dom talks with Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic retail environment and the need for clear country of origin labelling. 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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43:05

REX April 13 - Simon Berry, Jo Ritchie and Justin...

REX ·

2026/04/13

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Berry, Whitestone Cheese Managing Director and Chair of the NZ Specialist Cheesemakers Association, about winning the Champion Commercial cheese for the second year running with its Monte Cristo sheep's milk cheddar. They also discuss the domestic retail environment and the need for clear country of origin labelling... He talks with Jo Ritchie, the Wilding Pine Network Co-ordinator, about role of the network, the current landscape around controlling

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13:23

REX Recommends - Derrick Moot

REX ·

2026/04/11

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Derrick Moot, Professor of Plant Science at Lincoln University, about the current state of Nitrogen supply in NZ, the inevitable rise in fertiliser prices due to the supply chain disruption in the Middle East and what mitigating factors can be applied in a NZ farming context. 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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40:00

REX Recommends - Fenton Hazelwood

REX ·

2026/04/11

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Fenton Hazelwood from WestAg about his recent Substack article about the splintering of productive NZ, how the recent plant closure announcements from Heinz Wattie's and McCain Foods are symptomatic of wider problems and the ramifications for NZ food security. 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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11:53

Aussie tech makes inroads into NZ - Scott Higgins

REX ·

2026/04/10

Dom talks withScott Higgins from Optiweigh NZ about the introduction of the product into NZ from Australia, how it works and 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 more.

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