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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May 9, 2025 • 2min
The Country 09/05/25: Jason Walls talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask Newstalk ZB's political editor, what's the difference between pay equity and equal pay?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Wayne Langford, Hayden Dillon, Karen Morrish, Chris Russell, and Pete Barnes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 9min
The Country 08/05/25: Wayne Langford talks to Jamie Mackay
Has the president of Federated Farmers sold his soul for a new Hilux? What are the main concerns from the provincial AGMs? What are the Feds working on at the moment? Is he looking forward to drying off? Will he fix his milk price? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 5min
The Country 08/05/25: Hayden Dillon talks to Jamie Mackay
With milk price volatility presenting a persistent challenge for New Zealand dairy farmers, the Findex head of agribusiness urges farmers to embrace hedging strategies to protect their income. With a range of hedging tools now available and accessible, he says farmers today have no excuse not to consider managing milk price risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 4min
The Country 08/05/25: Karen Morrish talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of NZ Apples and Pears gives us an end-of-season overview. Plus, we look at the impact of Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 7min
The Country 08/05/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent comments on last Saturday’s election results, record prices for farmland, locust plagues, and why the Aussies aren’t having a say in electing the new Pope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 4min
The Country 08/05/25: Pete Barnes talks to Jamie Mackay
We have our monthly catch-up with the team from PGG Wrightson Livestock. Today we’re off to Marlborough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Kate Acland, Wayne McNee, and Jen Corkran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2025 • 7min
The Country 07/05/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister ponders the GDT Auction, falling livestock numbers, carbon farming loopholes, the windfall from FTAs, and whether Trump won the Canadian and Australian elections for the left. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2025 • 4min
The Country 07/05/25: Matt Bolger talks to Jamie Mackay
Fonterra's new Managing Director of Co-operative Affairs reviews another outstanding GDT Auction overnight (up 4.6%, WMP + 6.2%) as the 24/25 season draws to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
