The Country

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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

The Country 07/10/25: Todd McClay talks to Hamish McKay

The Minister of Agriculture and Trade discusses the latest developments in a potential trade deal with India. Plus, how will US President Donald Trump’s forestry tariffs affect New Zealand’s forestry sector?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 11min

The Country 07/10/25: Bex Green talks to Hamish McKay

For today’s Mental Health Awareness Week interview, we catch up with Federated Farmers’ North Canterbury president to learn more about how a major injury affected her wellbeing and her marriage. She shares how she fought her way back to physical and mental wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

The Country 07/10/25: Ian Kirkpatrick talks to Hamish McKay

We catch up with an All Blacks legend to talk a bit of farming and footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 7min

The Country 07/10/25: Kate Acland talks to Hamish McKay

Who is Bella? Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s chairwoman has the answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 38min

The Country Full Show: Monday, October 6, 2025

Hamish McKay talks to Richard Wyeth, Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, and Mark Patterson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 9min

The Country 06/10/25: Richard Wyeth talks to Hamish McKay

The chief executive of Synlait reflects on the ups and downs of the role, which he took up in May. Plus, what are Synlait’s plans for the next five years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 5min

The Country 06/10/25: Wayne Langford talks to Hamish McKay

Federated Farmers president kicks off Mental Health Awareness Week on The Country. He has a few tips for rural Kiwis on looking after “the top paddock” from his own personal experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 3min

The Country 06/10/25: Phil Duncan talks to Hamish McKay

We catch up with WeatherWatch.co.nz’s forecaster for a look at what’s in store for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 6min

The Country 06/10/25: Mark Patterson talks to Hamish McKay

This Otago sheep and beef farmer is also the Minister for Rural Communities, the Associate Minister for Agriculture and the Associate Minister for Regional Development. He’s back from China, where he was exploring opportunities for New Zealand wool. Plus, what he’s learned about farmer mental (and physical) health from his rural roadshows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 44min

Rabobank Best of The Country: October 4, 2025

Hamish McKay talks to Deanne Parkes, Jen Corkran, Chris Russell, Jack Fagan, and Richard Loe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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