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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Sep 30, 2024 • 5min
The Country 30/09/24: Kylie Leonard talks to Jamie Mackay
Today we hear from the third and final candidate (Dr Jacqueline Rowarth and Richard McIntyre are regulars) for the board of Dairy NZ, a Taupo dairy farmer with a strong governance background. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2024 • 6min
The Country 30/09/24: Grant McCallum and Jeremy Rooks talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's farmer panel features a politician and a hobby farmer, respectively, both of whom sometimes masquerade as the real thing. And just who do we blame for the demise of Smithfield and the Dunedin Hospital? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2024 • 3min
The Country 30/09/24: Rowena Duncum talks to Jamie Mackay
Is hosting a 9-day tour of Australia's farming country, through Outback Queensland, thanks to Zest 4 Travel. We tell you how you can join her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 40min
Rabobank Best of The Country: September 28, 2024
Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Cameron, Emma Higgins, Miles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, and Tyler Langford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 35min
The Country Full Show: Friday, September 27, 2024
Jamie Mackay talks to Ben Tomsett, Jason Herrick, Duncan Humm, Craig Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, and Mark Wynne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 3min
The Country 27/09/24: Ben Tomsett talks to Jamie Mackay
Breaking news with NZ Herald journalist on the ground in Timaru - The Alliance Group today announced a proposal to close its Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru, South Canterbury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 8min
The Country 27/09/24: Jason Herrick talks to Jamie Mackay
The president of Southland Federated Farmers tells his brave story for Mental Health Awareness Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 5min
The Country 27/09/24: Duncan Humm and Craig Hickman talk to Jamie Mackay
We head to Mid Canterbury for today’s farmer panel, where spring is being kinder than further south.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 4min
The Country 27/09/24: Hika Elliot talks to Jamie Mackay
It’s been a tough day for South Canterbury but at least its undefeated Heartland Rugby team is providing the province with some cheer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 3min
The Country 27/09/24: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask NIWA’s weather guy to wake us up when September ends. It’s been a nightmare for many farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
