The Country
NZME
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, Hokonui and Gold Sport.
Episodes
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Feb 11, 2025 • 4min
The Country 11/02/25: Jo Luxton talks to Jamie Mackay
Labour’s agriculture spokeswoman on what she’s up to for the rest of the year, and the latest polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Monday, February 10, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Derek Daniell, Sandra Faulkner, Karen Morrish, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 10min
The Country 10/02/25: Derek Daniell talks to Jamie Mackay
We find one of New Zealand's leading sheep breeders on a ski slope in Japan, where he talks about sheep without wool.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 6min
The Country 10/02/25: Sandra Faulkner talks to Jamie Mackay
Federated Farmers' local government spokeswoman (and Gisborne farmer) calls for the Government to make seven key changes to restore confidence in local body decision-making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 5min
The Country 10/02/25: Karen Morrish talks to Jamie Mackay
NZ Apples and Pears' chief executive celebrates the industry hitting $1 billion for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 3min
The Country 10/02/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask Monday's weather expert for some rain but also for good weather in Wellington for the National Lamb Day BBQ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 38min
Rabobank Best of The Country: February 8, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, and Todd Charteris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Friday, February 7, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Julian Raine, Chris Russell, Chris Brandolino, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Jason Walls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 6min
The Country 7/02/25: Julian Raine talks to Jamie Mackay
We celebrate the official opening of the Waimea Dam, with a man who has spent 20 years of his life working towards this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 7min
The Country 7/02/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent talks about record rains in Queensland destroying the banana crop, tariffs, goat meat, and the loss of a great rugby coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
