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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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8:49

The Country 11/11/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/11

Labour’s trade spokesman on an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether Back Bench List MPs are a waste of space and money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:07

The Country 11/11/25: Wayne McNee talks to Jamie Mackay

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2025/11/11

The chief executive of AgriZeroNZ enlightens us on the mystery behind Āmua’s smart device worn by cattle, which aims to turn nitrogen from cows’ urine into an eco-friendly fertiliser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:55

The Country 11/11/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to...

The Country ·

2025/11/11

A leading primary sector academic - on Armistice Day and why we need to be investing in pasture - the fundamental enabler of our productive economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:09

The Country 11/11/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie...

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2025/11/11

We catch up with a Kiwi selling venison to the Chinese in Shanghai. What does he make of the Taste Pure Nature rebrand and relaunch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:38

The Country 11/11/25: Joe Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/11

PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager based out of Timaru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:37

The Country Full Show: Monday, November 10, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:38

The Country 10/11/25: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Canterbury Show will hold Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand status. This year’s show will run from Thursday, November 13, to Saturday, November 15, a shift from its traditional Wednesday start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:40

The Country 10/11/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders getting the silage off, Cup and Show week, government support of Rural Support Trusts, whether we will have to buy carbon credits to meet our 2030 Paris commitments, Asian Hornets and the passing of Roger McClay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:43

The Country 10/11/25: Sirma Karapeeva talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/10

The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association comments on last week’s first in-market activation of the refreshed Taste Pure Naturecountry-of-origin brand event in Shanghai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:52

The Country 10/11/25: Mike Inglis talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/10

MPI’s commissioner north for biosecurity updates the Asian Hornet incursion and says we have it under control despite some outspoken criticism from Brad Windust, a biosecurity worker and former beekeeper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:38

The Country 10/11/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/10

Monday’s weather expert talks about rain for the fire at Tongariro National Park and the continuing dry for the east coasts of both islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

40:18

Rabobank Best of The Country: November 8, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Jamie talks to Nicola Willis, Emlyn Francis, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Winston Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:45

The Country Full Show: Friday, November 7, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Jamie Mackay talks to Peter McBride, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Brandolino, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:28

The Country 07/11/25: Peter McBride talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/07

We catch up with Fonterra’s Chairman at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The Expo sees four million people through its doors. But what is the state of the Chinese economy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:41

The Country 07/11/25: George Dodson and Hugh Jackson...

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Today’s farmer panel features the 2024 and 2025, respectively, Young Farmers of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:42

The Country 07/11/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Our Friday weather man from Earth Sciences NZ talks about a drought map rearing its ugly head early in the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:52

The Country 07/11/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/07

McKay on Sport: Today, we talk about the All Blacks and the Silver Ferns in Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:42

The Country 07/11/25: Barry Soper talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/11/07

Our political correspondent discusses Te Pāti Māori and Winston Peters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:18

The Country Full Show: Thursday, November 6, 2025

The Country ·

2025/11/06

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Harry Gaddum, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:37

The Country 06/11/25: Winston Peters talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/11/06

The NZ First leader is at his combative and argumentative best when it comes to the Alliance and Fonterra farmer votes. We also debate unemployment rates, Te Pāti Māori, an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether he was interviewed for Jacinda’s unauthorised biography.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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