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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Jun 11, 2025 • 8min
The Country 11/06/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister is at Fieldays to discuss the tax break on equipment for farmers, new legislation on carbon farming, reducing emissions, and KiwiSaver options for those wanting to buy their first farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 4min
The Country 11/06/25: Mark de Lautour talks to Jamie Mackay
Open Country Dairy's chief executive is enjoying a busy day one of Fieldays. He talks about Fonterra's forecast milk price, US tariffs, a new butter plant, and gives away some cheese.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 2min
The Country 11/06/25: Jack Fagan talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with a top shearer to discuss why we should pay more for strong wool, and an update on the dairy farm he got into with his parents nine years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 2min
The Country 11/06/25: Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jamie Mackay
Central Hawke's Bay farmer and broadcaster on chasing meteorites in his semi-retirement, and how he's written a children's book about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 2min
The Country 11/06/25: Rick Ladd talks to Jamie Mackay
Brandt's director of sales talks about selling big green tractors - and little green tractors - at Fieldays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 4min
The Country 11/06/25: Dame Valerie Adams and Richie McCaw talk to Jamie Mackay
Sporting royalty joins Jamie at Fieldays to discuss keeping fit after retiring from sport and their roles as Toyota Brand Guardians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 5min
The Country 11/06/25: Monty Betham talks to Jamie Mackay
More sporting royalty joins The Country, this time boxing and league. Betham talks about the upcoming match between Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen, and sings the Warriors' praises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 11, 2025 • 3min
The Country 11/06/25: Mike Casey talks to Jamie Mackay
The innovative Central Otago cherry orchardist says Fieldays is a “dream come true” and his favourite day of the year. He talks about encouraging farmers to farm energy through solar panels, and an “epic” cherry season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Rowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, Kevin Mortensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025 • 6min
The Country 10/06/25: Rowena Duncum talks to Jamie Mackay
With one sleep to go, we get a scene set from Mystery Creek from our woman on the ground!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
