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 29, 2025 • 6min
The Country 29/07/25: Pita Alexander talks to Hamish McKay
An agribusiness accountant, who has been in the industry for 50 years, shares his “Lessons for Life in 2025”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 29, 2025 • 6min
The Country 29/07/25: Hamish Marr talks to Hamish McKay
We catch up with a Methven arable farmer, who is also New Zealand’s special agriculture trade envoy. He discusses farmer confidence in the arable sector, trade, and tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Monday, July 28, 2025
Hamish McKay talks to Wayne Langford, Phil Duncan, Karen Morrish, and Jorja Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 6min
The Country 28/07/25: Wayne Langford talks to Hamish McKay
Federated Farmers National President talks about the Feds’ latest Farm Confidence Survey, which is looking rather positive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 5min
The Country 28/07/25: Phil Duncan talks to Hamish McKay
Monday’s resident weather expert gives us the latest on what’s coming up this week. Unfortunately, he’s the bearer of bad news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 6min
The Country 28/07/25: Karen Morrish talks to Hamish McKay
NZ Apples and Pears Inc.'s chief executive gives us an update on the pipfruit industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 28, 2025 • 6min
The Country 28/07/25: Jorja Miller talks to Hamish McKay
We catch up with the Black Ferns Sevens star ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2025 • 41min
Rabobank Best of The Country: July 26, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Scott Barrett, Mark Warren, Jane Smith, Jen Corkran, and Neville Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Friday, July 25, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Barry Soper, Rachel Shearer, Ellie Templeton, Meg Miller, and Hamish McKay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2025 • 5min
The Country 25/07/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
Earth Sciences NZ (Niwa) Weather Guy. An early peek at what spring might hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
