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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Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
The Country 19/07/24: Claire Williamson and Adam Thompson talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's first panel features two dynamic young, award-winning, rural entrepreneurs who are partners in business and love!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
The Country 19/07/24: Pita Alexander talks to Jamie Mackay
Is a globe-trotting Christchurch-based farm accountant who gazes into his Chrystal Ball to ponder what the world's going to be like on January 1, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 6min
The Country 19/07/24: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's second panel features two farmers as we talk about a dry and cold South Island and what might happen in San Diego tomorrow?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 3min
The Country 19/07/24: Jason Walls talks to Jamie Mackay
In the absence of Barry Soper, we track down Newstalk ZB’s political editor, in a week where most of the focus has mainly been on the US. But we do manage to squeeze in a little of Shane Jones and Darleen Tana on your Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, and Chris Russell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 9min
The Country 18/07/24: Shane Jones talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prince of the Provinces is about to do a royal visit of his principality, the regions, bearing gifts to tune of $1.2 billion from his Regional Infrastructure Fund. But has he been bought off by the mining industry? Should be giving Adrian Orr a punt up the backside. Why does he refuse to worship at the Altar of Climate Change? Why's he so aggrieved by Debbie and Darleen? And what does he make of Donald Trump?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
The Country 18/07/24: Jane Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
Is a North Otago farmer and award-winning environmentalist who has her say on Shane Jones, methane, pine trees, the Reserve Bank and the big dry in CanterburySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
The Country 18/07/24: Peter Newbold talks to Jamie Mackay
We take our monthly look at the state of the rural market with the GM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
The Country 18/07/24: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Today we find our Sydney-based Australian correspondent in heartland Queensland and he's cock-a-hoop after last night's State of Origin decider! Today we talk Dingoes and Brussel Sprouts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2024 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Jamie Mackay talks to David Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, and Lindy Nelson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
