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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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8:27

The Country 14/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2025/11/14

The Prime Minister talks about country music, his experience at the show, the latest polls, capital gains tax, asset sales, and Mark Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:04

The Country 14/11/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/14

The president of Federated Farmers on a breaking story around farm consents, which is coming out on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:50

The Country 14/11/25: Richard Loe talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/14

It’s time for McKay on Sport, but this week, a former All Black, who also happens to be the Royal Show Supreme Livestock Judge, takes over the reins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

1:35

The Country 14/11/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/14

We get a quick weather update with our guy from Earth Sciences NZ. Is there any rain on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:37

The Country 14/11/25: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/14

We catch up with the chairwoman of Beef + Lamb NZ, who is selling wool blankets at the show. She talks about what's next for the sheep and beef sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:56

The Country 14/11/25: Stu Duncan and George Dodson...

The Country ·

2025/11/14

Today's farmer panel is made up of a Maniototo farmer and a 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. They talk about regional councils, the weather, and conditions on-farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:31

The Country Full Show: Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/13

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, Greg Menzies, Tom Dodson, and Ross Hyland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:20

The Country 13/11/25: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/13

The chairman of the Canterbury A&P Association says the rain hasn't dampened the spirits of the event nor the local farmers, as he takes in a great crowd for day one of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:11

The Country 13/11/25: Lawrence Meredith talks to...

The Country ·

2025/11/13

The European Union Ambassador to New Zealand pops into the Tiny Pub, which he is keen to use at an EU gathering soon. He discusses the FTA with Europe and how Trump’s tariffs are affecting the world economy. Plus, he explains how he’s using “cheese diplomacy” at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:47

The Country 13/11/25: Stu Loe talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/13

We catch up with a local farmer to chat about the famous pig breeders’ social event and what's happening on-farm, as well as a bit of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:52

The Country 13/11/25: Nicola Grigg talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/13

The Associate Minister of Agriculture (Horticulture) looks forward to the next couple of days catching up with farmers at the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:54

The Country 13/11/25: Greg Menzies talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/13

Emerson’s busy marketing manager takes a break from pouring pints at the Tiny Pub to talk about the latest Mackaiser brew.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:15

The Country 13/11/25: Tom Dodson talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/13

This man is usually known as a North Canterbury livestock agent for PGG Wrightson; however, today Jamie wants to speak to him in his capacity as the president of the Boar Breeders Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:50

The Country 13/11/25: Ross Hyland talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/13

We chat to a farming entrepreneur about his latest venture, a finance and payments app called GrowPay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:38

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/12

Jamie Mackay talks to Steve Wyn-Harris, Lawrence Field, Farmer Tom Martin, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

11:01

The Country 12/11/25: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

Sitting in for the Prime Minister today is Central Hawke’s Bay farmer (and Labour Party apologist). He talks about the big dry, Damien O’Connor in Ireland and the beauty of Istanbul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:09

The Country 12/11/25: Lawrence Field talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

Wairarapa farm accountant, and 1995 NZ Sharemilker of the Year, who has been conducting the Rabobank farm succession workshops. The new series of workshops launched earlier this year to support farm succession planning is proving hugely popular with Kiwi farmers and growers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:04

The Country 12/11/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

We track down our UK Correspondent on Armistice Day in Turkey. We reflect on Istanbul’s strategic importance to world trade, discuss farmer protests against the Inheritance Tax, and banter ahead of the All Blacks v England clash at Twickenham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:47

The Country 12/11/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/12

Our Australian correspondent talks about Wallabies, why Americans love feral goat meat, and his electrifying dislike of cats - both feral and domestic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

37:16

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/11

Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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