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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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7:46

The Country 17/10/25: Christopher Luxon talks to...

The Country ·

2025/10/17

The Prime Minister on what his government’s methane reduction target means for Kiwi farmers. Plus, emissions targets, Winston Peters’ comments on Fonterra and Alliance, reforming local government and the RMA, and paying tribute to Jim Bolger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:21

The Country 17/10/25: Sandra Faulkner and Toby...

The Country ·

2025/10/17

Today’s farmer panel comprises a Federated Farmers’ current local government and adverse events spokeswoman, and the former meat and wool chairman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:41

The Country 17/10/25: Neville Clark talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/10/17

Jamie catches up with a Gisborne local and legendary PGG Wrightson Livestock Auctioneer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:46

The Country 17/10/25: Rick Ladd and Dean Quinn talk...

The Country ·

2025/10/17

Brandt’s director of sales and Gisborne territory manager on tough times for the viticulture industry in the region. Plus, how’s the market looking for those big green tractors?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

3:38

The Country 17/10/25: Ben Humphrey talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/10/17

It’s time for Mackay on Sport. This week, it’s with NZME’s head of sport and rural.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

36:53

The Country Full Show: Thursday, October 16, 2025

The Country ·

2025/10/16

Jamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

8:41

The Country 16/10/25: Winston Peters talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/10/16

A thrice former Deputy PM (1996-98) comments on the passing of a former PM - Jim Bolger. He also weighs in, with his nationalistic views, on Fonterra and the Alliance Group. He also comments on his upcoming visit to Scandinavia and his appearance in the Oxford Union debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:08

The Country 16/10/25: Mark Wynne talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/10/16

The Alliance Group chairman ahead of Monday’s big vote on the Dawn Meats deal. Will farmer voting apathy be his biggest challenge to get this past the goal posts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:08

The Country 16/10/25: Mark Gunton talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country ·

2025/10/16

We speak with one of a group of disgruntled large-scale Alliance Group farmers who say “no” to the Dawn Meats deal. But is this just a case of “rich boys throwing their toys”? Does this reflect the views of smaller shareholders?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:39

The Country 16/10/25: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/10/16

The General Manager of PGG Wrightson Real Estate takes his monthly look at the state of a buoyant rural market and offers his industry opinion on the Alliance deal as head of PGG’s livestock division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:31

The Country 16/10/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie...

The Country ·

2025/10/16

Our Australian correspondent discusses the “Lucky State”, surging wool prices, an FTA with the UAE, and the prospect of an Aussie winning the US Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:32

The Country Full Show: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The Country ·

2025/10/15

Hamish McKay talks to Rebecca Greaves, Angus Gidley-Baird, Te Radar, and Sam Ward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:30

The Country 15/10/25: Rebecca Greaves talks to Hamish...

The Country ·

2025/10/15

We catch up with an award-winning rural journalist from Pongaroa to celebrate International Day of Rural Women. Plus, what does she think of the government’s new methane reduction target?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:50

The Country 15/10/25: Angus Gidley-Baird talks to...

The Country ·

2025/10/15

Rabobank’s Sydney-based senior analyst discusses the bank's latest report on managing increased volatility in the Australian livestock market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:27

The Country 15/10/25: Te Radar talks to Hamish McKay

The Country ·

2025/10/15

Comedian, writer, and the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest on his latest endeavour, Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects. The book, written with his wife, Ruth Spencer, is a tour of rural New Zealand, following the layout of a farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:08

The Country 15/10/25: Sam Ward talks to Hamish McKay

The Country ·

2025/10/15

We catch up with a rugby coach and commentator for an update on the Heartland Rugby Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

38:17

The Country Full Show: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The Country ·

2025/10/14

Hamish McKay talks to Damien O'Connor, Kate Acland, Matt Holden, Jack Jordan, and Duncan Humm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

7:00

The Country 14/10/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Hamish...

The Country ·

2025/10/14

We talk methane reduction and gene technology with Labour’s trade spokesman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

4:04

The Country 14/10/25: Kate Acland talks to Hamish McKay

The Country ·

2025/10/14

Beef + Lamb NZ’s chairwoman is in Balclutha for roadshows today. We ask for her thoughts on the government’s new methane reduction target and the proposed Gene Technology Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

5:44

The Country 14/10/25: Matt Holden talks to Hamish McKay

The Country ·

2025/10/14

Director of Kelso Genetics Ltd, and Hawke’s Bay farmer, on his Mates of Mates for Mates initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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