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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Sep 9, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Kate Acland, Maegen Blom, Doug Avery, Tom Martin, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 5min
The Country 09/09/25: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay
New Zealand red meat prices are at record levels and are forecast to remain strong throughout the coming year, despite the risk of headwinds on the horizon. This is according to the New Season Outlook for 2025–2026 from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. We catch up with the chairwoman to take a closer look at the report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 8min
The Country 09/09/25: Maegen Blom and Doug Avery talk to Jamie Mackay
The Zanda McDonald Panel encourages young leaders (21-35 years old) actively engaged in the ag sector to enter the annual transtasman awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
The Country 09/09/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay
Our UK farming correspondent previews “Back British Farming Day” on Wednesday. He also laments the state of arable farming but is more upbeat about England’s chances in the Women’s Rugby World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 5min
The Country 09/09/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay
We ask today’s sheep and beef farmer panel what they’re going to spend their vastly improved profits on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 3min
The Country 09/09/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
Monday’s weather man on a Tuesday looks at the most unsettled month of them all - September. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Monday, September 8, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Ingrid Smith, Stuart Nash, and Nadia Lim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 10min
The Country 08/09/25: Ingrid Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
Wearing lipstick while bringing the lambs in, why not? Hawke’s Bay farmer and former world shearing record-holder, Ingrid Smith, aka The Made Up Farmer, is inspiring Kiwi women to look good, feel good and hold their own on the farm. Ingrid has built a large following on social media with her witty content, showcasing life on the farm. She also happens to wear makeup while doing so.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 8min
The Country 08/09/25: Stuart Nash talks to Jamie Mackay
We talk to the former Minister of Forestry about his NZ First candidacy, carbon farming and whether we should ditch the Paris Agreement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 8, 2025 • 9min
The Country 08/09/25: Nadia Lim talks to Jamie Mackay
Nadia's Farm Kitchen - the TV show starts this week, and the book is about to be released.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
