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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Nov 17, 2025 • 4min
The Country 17/11/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
Monday's resident weather expert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 41min
Rabobank Best of The Country: November 15, 2025
Jamie talks to Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Damien O'Connor, Farmer Tom Martin, and Richard Loe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 37min
The Country Full Show: Friday, November 14, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Wayne Langford, Richard Loe, Chris Brandolino, Kate Acland, Stu Duncan and George Dodson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 8min
The Country 14/11/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister talks about country music, his experience at the show, the latest polls, capital gains tax, asset sales, and Mark Mitchell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 5min
The Country 14/11/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay
The president of Federated Farmers on a breaking story around farm consents, which is coming out on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 5min
The Country 14/11/25: Richard Loe talks to Jamie Mackay
It’s time for McKay on Sport, but this week, a former All Black, who also happens to be the Royal Show Supreme Livestock Judge, takes over the reins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 2min
The Country 14/11/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
We get a quick weather update with our guy from Earth Sciences NZ. Is there any rain on the horizon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 5min
The Country 14/11/25: Kate Acland talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with the chairwoman of Beef + Lamb NZ, who is selling wool blankets at the show. She talks about what's next for the sheep and beef sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2025 • 5min
The Country 14/11/25: Stu Duncan and George Dodson talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's farmer panel is made up of a Maniototo farmer and a 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. They talk about regional councils, the weather, and conditions on-farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Lawrence Meredith, Stu Loe, Nicola Grigg, Greg Menzies, Tom Dodson, and Ross Hyland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
