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 5, 2025 • 10min
The Country 05/05/25: Steve Maharey talks to Jamie Mackay
A former Labour cabinet minister comments on the state of world politics after Trump's victories for the left in Canada and Australia. Is Winston our Trump? Is Labour electable with the Greens and TPM as its coalition partner? Is a CGT/wealth tax electorally palatable? And how is NZ placed as a food producer in a geo-politically-troubled world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2025 • 4min
The Country 05/05/25: Pita Alexander talks to Jamie Mackay
A Christchurch-based farm accountant comments on the varying primary sectors' profitability and why he still works seven days a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2025 • 2min
The Country 05/05/25: Mike McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay
We ask Jarden's head of commodities whether $10 is the new norm for the milk price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 40min
Rabobank Best of The Country: May 3, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Shane Jones, Stephen Jacobi, Farmer Tom Martin, Scott Barrett, and Christopher Luxon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Friday, May 2, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Chris Brandolino, Jo Sheridan, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Shane McManaway, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 4min
The Country 02/05/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
NIWA weather guy on the wind in Wellington and the rain in Canterbury. And a duck hunting forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 5min
The Country 02/05/25: Jo Sheridan talks to Jamie Mackay
The 2025 Dairy Woman of the Year is a Waikato farmer and teacher/manager at the Owl Farm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 6min
The Country 02/05/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Jamie Mackay
A leading primary sector academic disagrees that it's time for a rethink for New Zealand's meat and dairy brand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 4min
The Country 02/05/25: Shane McManaway talks to Jamie Mackay
This Wairarapa farmer and philanthropist has been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame. Last time we chatted, he was in the middle of Cyclone Alfred on the Gold Coast. How did that compare to the Wahine storm of 1968?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 3min
The Country 02/05/25: Stu Duncan and Stu Loe talk to Jamie Mackay
Today's farmer panel - with one sleep to go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
