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
Mentioned books
Nov 12, 2025 • 7min
The Country 12/11/25: Farmer Tom Martin talks to Jamie Mackay
We track down our UK Correspondent on Armistice Day in Turkey. We reflect on Istanbul’s strategic importance to world trade, discuss farmer protests against the Inheritance Tax, and banter ahead of the All Blacks v England clash at Twickenham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2025 • 7min
The Country 12/11/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent talks about Wallabies, why Americans love feral goat meat, and his electrifying dislike of cats - both feral and domestic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 37min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Damien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 9min
The Country 11/11/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Jamie Mackay
Labour’s trade spokesman on an FTA with India, the Pike River movie, and whether Back Bench List MPs are a waste of space and money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 5min
The Country 11/11/25: Wayne McNee talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of AgriZeroNZ enlightens us on the mystery behind Āmua’s smart device worn by cattle, which aims to turn nitrogen from cows’ urine into an eco-friendly fertiliser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
The Country 11/11/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
A leading primary sector academic - on Armistice Day and why we need to be investing in pasture - the fundamental enabler of our productive economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 5min
The Country 11/11/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with a Kiwi selling venison to the Chinese in Shanghai. What does he make of the Taste Pure Nature rebrand and relaunch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2025 • 4min
The Country 11/11/25: Joe Higgins talks to Jamie Mackay
PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager based out of Timaru.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Monday, November 10, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Sir David Carter, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Sirma Karapeeva, Mike Inglis, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 8min
The Country 10/11/25: Sir David Carter talks to Jamie Mackay
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Canterbury Show will hold Royal Agricultural and Pastoral Show of New Zealand status. This year’s show will run from Thursday, November 13, to Saturday, November 15, a shift from its traditional Wednesday start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
