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REX

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa.

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27:39

The evolution of a rural career; mentors, markets and...

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2026/10/18

Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby referees. Tune in daily for the

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11:09

From Manawatū to Europe; attracting the world to...

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2026/10/18

Dom talks with Marike Dunselman from Agritourism NZ about working with TravelEssence, Europe's largest travel organisation, to get more international visitors booking with Agritourism operators in NZ, the launch of the latest Regional Agritourism Network, Manawatu/Whanganui, in Feilding next week (27th Oct), and her speaking engagement at this week's Great Wines Capitals of the World Conference in Napier. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming

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42:25

REX Oct 19 - Joe Blakiston and Marijke Dunselman

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2026/10/18

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Joe Blakiston, Tasman Sales Manager for PGG Wrightson Real Estate, about his 43 years with PGG Wrightson, as the company celebrates its 175th anniversary. From office boy to stock agent to real estate broker, they discuss his mentors, including Jimmy Balfour, Peter Walsh and Denis Hazlett, his role as a part-time auctioneer, his community and fundraising efforts, including for Ranui House, his daughter Lucy's fame and his current role coaching rugby

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20:28

REX Recommends - Ed Harrison

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2026/10/17

In case you missed it... Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. 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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26:20

REX Recommends - Jeff Grant

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2026/10/16

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Jeff Grant from Thriving Southland about the province experiencing its wettest winter since 1980, the resurrection of the Falls Dam Project on the Manuherikia River in Central Otago and his thoughts on the performance of Alliance Group one year on from selling a majority stake to Irish processor Dawn Meats. 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,

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20:11

From Fiordland to fashion; Davaar's latest...

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2026/10/15

Dom talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company Davaar, about its latest collaboration with WithWild to produce the limited edition Davaar Wild jersey, drawing directly from the natural palette of Fiordland. They also discuss the history of the business, the process of identifying fleeces directly from Davaar Station for the garments and Kate's recent accolade at the NZI Rural Women Business Awards. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content

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28:10

The red meat legacy; 40 years of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc -...

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2026/10/15

Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow

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50:47

REX Oct 16 - Kit Arkwright and Kate Macdonald

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2026/10/15

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kit Arkwright, CEO of Beef + Lamb NZ Inc, about celebrating 40 years of promoting NZ red meat. They discuss the history of the organisation, its successful marketing initiatives, including the Iron Maidens and the Quality Mark, extolling the nutritional virtues of grass-fed red meat in the face of plant-based alternatives and the Ambassador Chef programme... And he talks with Kate Macdonald, founder and Creative Director of knitwear apparel company

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8:44

The best sausage in the land - Geoff Calder

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2026/10/14

Dom talks with Geoff Calder, co-owner of Mapari Meats in Auckland, about being crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Dunninghams Great New Zealand Sausage Competition for its Birria Taco sausage after the national sausage awards were announced in Auckland last night. 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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14:14

The hard lessons of farm burnout - Taya Wilson

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2026/10/14

Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest. 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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14:57

Int. Day of Rural Women; "I feel hugely privileged to...

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2026/10/14

Dom talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles of her predecessors, and her own experience as a rural NZ woman over the decades. 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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40:46

REX Oct 15 - Taya Wilson, Jo Grigg and Geoff Calder

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2026/10/14

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Hororata dairy farmer Taya Wilson about her unconventional career path that led her to the dairy sector, the major challenges she's faced along the way and how she's come to embrace rural life, including entering the Young Farmer of the Year Tasman District Contest... He talks with REX Producer and Marlborough farmer Jo Grigg about the International Day of Rural Women (Oct 15), what it means in a global context, her family's farming lineage and the roles

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20:28

Sheep & beef salary packages - Ed Harrison

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2026/10/13

Jo Grigg talks with Ed Harrison from Baker Ag about its 2026 Remuneration Survey, the range in head shepherd salaries, wage growth, getting help with performance reviews and whether cash is king over benefits. 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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13:48

Meet NZ's best young deer farmer - Reuben Danen

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2026/10/13

Dom talks with deer farmer Reuben Danen about winning the 2026 Young Deer Farmer of the Year title, what the fledgling competition involved and his current job at Lincoln Hills, the Mid-Canterbury hind block of Peel Forest Estate. 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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12:32

Fert, water & food security - Christopher Luxon

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2026/10/13

Dom talks with PM Christopher Luxon about the government's recent announcements around fertiliser security and water storage, food security and defence spending and the current state of the economy. 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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49:20

REX Oct 14 - Christopher Luxon, Reuben Danen and Ed...

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2026/10/13

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with PM Christopher Luxon about the government's recent announcements around fertiliser security and water storage, food security and defence spending and the current state of the economy... He talks with deer farmer Reuben Danen about winning the 2026 Young Deer Farmer of the Year title, what the fledgling competition involved and his current job at Lincoln Hills, the Mid-Canterbury hind block of Peel Forest Estate... And Jo Grigg talks withEd Harrison from

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6:16

Calf club spirit; supporting NZ's future farmers -...

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2026/10/12

Dom talks with Suzy Downey from Blue Pacific Minerals about its recent Rural Schools Calf Club promotion, how many schools they reached and giving away over $25,000 worth of product to participating schools. 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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13:49

From NZ to the USA; Herd-i goes global - Nicole Mozeliak

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2026/10/12

Dom talks with Herd-i USA CEO Nicole Mozeliak about the NZ company's foray into the US market, how Herd-i fits into US dairy systems and the recent World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. 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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17:17

A&P show season about to kick into gear - Matt Holden

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2026/10/12

Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about the upcoming Rural Roundup at the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22), what people can expect and the ongoing legacy of A&P shows around NZ. 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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40:37

REX Oct 13 - Matt Holden, Nicole Mozeliak and Suzy...

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2026/10/12

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Matt Holden from Kelso Genetics about the upcoming Rural Roundup at the Hawke's Bay A&P Show (Oct 22), what people can expect and the ongoing legacy of A&P shows around NZ... He with Herd-i USA CEO Nicole Mozeliak about the NZ company's foray into the US market, how Herd-i fits into US dairy systems and the recent World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin... And he talks with Suzy Downey from Blue Pacific Minerals about its recent Rural Schools Calf

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