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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, iHeartCountry NZ, Hokonui & iHeartRadio.

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All Episodes

38:24

The Country Full Show: Thursday, February 13, 2026

The Country ·

2026/02/13

Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Sir David Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, and Hamish McKay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:44

The Country 13/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2026/02/13

The prime minister celebrates great results for New Zealand’s red meat sector, discusses RMA reforms, and rules out a water tax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:28

The Country 13/02/26: Sir David Fagan talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/13

A shearing legend joins The Country to talk about a very strong Kiwi team for the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:13

The Country 13/02/26: Bryce McKenzie talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/13

Groundswell's co-founder says that, while the prime minister isn't going for a water tax, that doesn't mean a future government won't impose one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:01

The Country 13/02/26: Bruce Weir talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/02/13

Rabobank’s general manager of country banking on rural interest rates, succession workshops, and positivity in the primary sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:20

The Country 13/02/26: Vanessa Winning talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/13

MPI’s programme director of export growth and director of on-farm support, on the Science for Farmers programme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:07

The Country 13/02/26: Simon Beamish talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/13

We catch up with a Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer who comments on a great season, and what his son, athletics world champion, Geordie, is up to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:22

The Country 13/02/26: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/02/13

Time for McKay on Sport and a yarn about Super Rugby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:48

DairyNZ Update: Greg Collins Associate Director DairyNZ

The Country ·

2026/02/12

Michelle Watt talks to Associate Director at DairyNZ Greg Collins and discusses the benefits of being involved in governance roles. To find out more about how to apply for a DNZ Governance Role head to www.dairynz.co.nz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

37:05

The Country Full Show: Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Country ·

2026/02/12

Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Tim Dangen, Chris Brandolino, Andrew Gibson, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:23

The Country 12/02/26: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/12

The President of Federated Farmers addresses rumours he is considering a career in national (or should that be Labour?) politics. Plus, we also look at the controversial RMA reforms (is there a water tax in there?) and the submission process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:42

The Country 12/02/26: Tim Dangen talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/02/12

We find the 2022 NZ Young Farmer of the Year on the ground on day two of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:39

The Country 12/02/26: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/12

Don’t blame it on the weatherman! Our man from Earth Sciences NZ warns of another potential serious rain event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:16

The Country 12/02/26: Andrew Gibson talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/12

PGG Wrightson’s Taranaki Area Livestock Manager and Auctioneer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:12

The Country 12/02/26: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/12

Our Australian Correspondent comments on fruit cooking on the tree in a sustained heat wave across the ditch, and the depletion of the Great Artesian Basin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:03

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Country ·

2026/02/11

Jamie Mackay talks to Nathan Guy, Chris Hipkins, Winston Peters, Christopher Luxon, Kate Acland, Todd McClay, David Seymour, Jono Pemberton, Steve Abel, and Todd Charteris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:53

The Country 11/02/26: Nathan Guy talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2026/02/11

What better way to kick off the National Lamb Day proceedings than with the chairman of the Meat Industry Association?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:28

The Country 11/02/26: Chris Hipkins talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/11

The Labour leader on the India Free Trade Agreement, which he calls a "botched process by the government".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:11

The Country 11/02/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2026/02/11

NZ First’s leader reckons there’s still a dairy deal for New Zealand in the Indian FTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:18

The Country 11/02/26: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2026/02/11

The Prime Minister reminisces about his t-shirt faux pas from last year’s barbecue, before discussing the free trade agreement with India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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