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 16, 2024 • 6min
The Country 16/10/24: Blair McClean and Simon Bishell talk to Rowena Duncum
Our regular viticulture expert is joined by fifth-generation viticulturist, and Caythorpe Family Estate director, Simon Bishell, who talks about winning gold in the recent wine awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2024 • 4min
The Country 16/10/24: Lynda Coppersmith talks to Rowena Duncum
NZ Young Farmers' chief executive is gearing up for the first district finals in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. She talks about how the contest format has been tweaked to make it easier for everyone involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 36min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rowena Duncum talks to Nicola Grigg, Katie Milne, Emma Poole, Stefan Vogel, and Marie Fitzpatrick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
The Country 15/10/24: Nicola Grigg talks to Rowena Duncum
The Associate Minister of Agriculture is also the Minister for Women. She celebrates the International Day of Rural Women, saying they’re often the backbone of their communities and contribute more than just “doing the books”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 5min
The Country 15/10/24: Katie Milne and Emma Poole talk to Rowena Duncum Part 1
Part one: Rowena talks with the first female president of Federated Farmers and the first woman to win the title of Young Farmer of the Year, to find out what it felt like to smash the “grass ceiling”. They also have encouraging advice for women considering a role in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
The Country 15/10/24: Katie Milne and Emma Poole talk to Rowena Duncum Part 2
Part two of Rowena's interview with the first female president of Federated Farmers and the first woman to win the title of Young Farmer of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
The Country 15/10/24: Stefan Vogel talks to Rowena Duncum
The general manager for RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand talks about fertiliser and freight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 6min
The Country 15/10/24: Marie Fitzpatrick talks to Rowena Duncum
The chief executive of Rural Women NZ is in Alexandra for the Inspiring Wahine conference. She says there’s a range of activities all over New Zealand today to celebrate International Day of Rural Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2024 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Monday, October 14, 2024
Rowena Duncum talks to Phil Duncan, Sir David Fagan, Hunter McGregor, and Ruth Aickin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2024 • 5min
The Country 14/10/24: Phil Duncan talks to Rowena Duncum
WeatherWatch’s head weather analyst says there’s a much more settled and dry week for Southland despite a frost this morning, while the North Island could feel more “La Nina-like” by the end of the week. Plus, he’s keeping his eye on a possible subtropical storm near Tonga and gives an update on the aftermath of Hurricane Milton in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
