

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.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 5min
The Country 4/02/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
This independent economist comments on Trump and tariffs, exchange and interest rates, and why we could lower the corporate tax rate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 5min
The Country 4/02/25: Bryce McKenzie talks to Jamie Mackay
The co-founder of Groundswell is no fan of the government's new emissions targets, and he urges the government to do a "Trump" and pull out of the Paris Agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 8min
The Country 4/02/25: Grant McCallum and Jeremy Rookes talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's political/farmer panel chews the fat on the issues of the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 5min
The Country 4/02/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
One of NZ's leading primary sector academics writes a column for those driving through the beautiful NZ countryside over the past few weeks, admiring the views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 3min
The Country 4/02/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with Monday's weather man, on a Tuesday, as the dry starts to bite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Monday, February 3, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Hamish Bielski, Te Radar, and Andrew Davis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 10min
The Country 3/02/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay
The Act leader talks about surviving Waitangi Day, the new government emissions targets (51-55% by 2035), woke banks, fake news from Ted Cruz, and ungrateful kids, parents and teachers over school lunches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 7min
The Country 3/02/25: Hamish Bielski talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with the South Otago regenerative farmer (and shearer) who bought a $24,500 self-shedding ram. There’s definitely some irony in that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 6min
The Country 3/02/25: Te Radar talks to Jamie Mackay
From a vineyard in Hawke’s Bay, the voice of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest reviews the northern regional final held on Saturday at Helensville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 2025 • 5min
The Country 3/02/25: Andrew (Drew) Davis talks to Jamie Mackay
Toyota’s chief strategy officer and VP of new vehicles, talks about an “Unofficial” Hilux world record being attempted on Sunday, March 2, at the Real Country Farm at Kingston. We also talk about the real performance advantages of a Hilux Hybrid ute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


