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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Oct 21, 2024 • 5min
The Country 21/10/24: Emma Rowe talks to Rowena Duncum
FMG’s sustainability specialist starts Wool Week on The Country by discussing how FMG supports New Zealand sheep farmers and her hopes for a “wool renaissance”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2024 • 5min
The Country 21/10/24: Grant Watson talks to Rowena Duncum
Synlait Milk’s outgoing chief executive, on his reasons for stepping down after two years and nine months in the job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2024 • 4min
The Country 21/10/24: Jason Pine talks to Rowena Duncum
Newstalk ZB’s Weekend Sport host wraps an incredible sporting weekend for New Zealand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 40min
Rabobank Best of The Country: October 19, 2024
Rowena Duncum talks to Sir David Fagan, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, George Dodson, and Todd McClay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Friday, October 18, 2024
Rowena Duncum talks to Todd McClay, Tim Dangen, George Dodson, Kendall Langston, Mark Tanner, and Chris Brandolino.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 9min
The Country 18/10/24: Todd McClay talks to Rowena Duncum
We catch up with the Minister of Agriculture and Trade live from the Poverty Bay A & P Show, to talk about the CPTPP and a tough day for South Canterbury with the shutdown of the Smithfield meat processing plant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 5min
The Country 18/10/24: Tim Dangen and George Dodson talk to Rowena Duncum
Today’s farmer panel comprises the 2022 FMG Young Farmer of the Year and the 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. They talk farming until rural connectivity issues strike, leaving Tim Dangen to hold the fort with a bit of cricket chat before offering some sage advice for those competing in the latest contest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 6min
The Country 18/10/24: Kendall Langston talks to Rowena Duncum
A former New Zealand Army lieutenant colonel, Kendall Langston grew up on his family farm in South Canterbury. Today, the partner and strategic adviser at leading advisory firm Pivot & Pace discusses why Kiwi farmers need independent governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 7min
The Country 18/10/24: Matthew Cooper talks to Rowena Duncum
The New Zealand Rugby Union president is very much looking forward to attending both the Meads and Lochore Cup finals this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 2min
The Country 18/10/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Rowena Duncum
Niwa’s principal scientist gives us an update on what the weather has in store for the weekend and next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
