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 10, 2025 • 9min
The Country 10/11/25: Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum talk to Jamie Mackay
Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders getting the silage off, Cup and Show week, government support of Rural Support Trusts, whether we will have to buy carbon credits to meet our 2030 Paris commitments, Asian Hornets and the passing of Roger McClay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 6min
The Country 10/11/25: Sirma Karapeeva talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of the Meat Industry Association comments on last week’s first in-market activation of the refreshed Taste Pure Nature country-of-origin brand event in Shanghai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 4min
The Country 10/11/25: Mike Inglis talks to Jamie Mackay
MPI’s commissioner north for biosecurity updates the Asian Hornet incursion and says we have it under control despite some outspoken criticism from Brad Windust, a biosecurity worker and former beekeeper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2025 • 3min
The Country 10/11/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
Monday’s weather expert talks about rain for the fire at Tongariro National Park and the continuing dry for the east coasts of both islands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 40min
Rabobank Best of The Country: November 8, 2025
Jamie talks to Nicola Willis, Emlyn Francis, Jane Smith, Stefan Vogel, and Winston Peters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Friday, November 7, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Peter McBride, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Chris Brandolino, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 5min
The Country 07/11/25: Peter McBride talks to Jamie Mackay
We catch up with Fonterra’s Chairman at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The Expo sees four million people through its doors. But what is the state of the Chinese economy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 9min
The Country 07/11/25: George Dodson and Hugh Jackson talk to Jamie Mackay
Today’s farmer panel features the 2024 and 2025, respectively, Young Farmers of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 5min
The Country 07/11/25: Chris Brandolino talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Friday weather man from Earth Sciences NZ talks about a drought map rearing its ugly head early in the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 6min
The Country 07/11/25: Hamish McKay talks to Jamie Mackay
McKay on Sport: Today, we talk about the All Blacks and the Silver Ferns in Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
