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 7, 2025 • 3min
The Country 7/02/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
NIWA's weather guy on the big dry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 5min
The Country 7/02/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's farmer panel talks about store stock prices, feed conditions, two new knees, Brian Turner, and TJ Perenara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 3min
The Country 7/02/25: Jason Walls talks to Jamie Mackay
Our political editor comments on why he decided to avoid the fun and games at Waitangi, and we ask if Christopher Luxon is under any threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Todd Charteris, and Lindy Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 7min
The Country 5/02/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister defends the Government’s announcement of the 2035 climate target, (51-55% emissions reduction). He also has a crack at David Seymour for floating the idea of pulling New Zealand out of the Paris Climate Agreement but supports Shane Jones’ attack on “woke” banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 7min
The Country 5/02/25: Richard Allen talks to Jamie Mackay
Fonterra’s president of global market ingredients reviews another great GDT auction with a 3.7% rise across the board (WMP +4.1%, SMP +4.7%). So, if $10 is locked in, what about $11 for 24/25?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 6min
The Country 5/02/25: Todd Charteris talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of Rabobank previews National Lamb Day, talks about Trump and tariffs, denies wokeness resides within his bank, and comments on the real positivity in the recently released “All Aces in Ag for 2025″ report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 5min
The Country 5/02/25: Lindy Nelson talks to Jamie Mackay
The chair of Safer Farms announces a new partnership with ACC to reduce harm, injuries, and fatalities in the agricultural sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2025 • 9min
The Country: Eliminating Facial Eczema's Impact Ep.4 with Dr Cara Brosnahan
Facial Eczema is becoming more widespread in New Zealand, costing NZ’s economy $332 million annually. In the final episode of our special four-part series, The Country’s Rowena Duncum is once again joined by B+LNZ Principal Scientist (Animal Health Research) Dr Cara Brosnahan to wrap up the wider conversation by looking at management of facial eczema and why New Zealand needs more tools in tackling the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 4, 2025 • 37min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Cameron Bagrie, Bryce McKenzie, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
