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.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 5min
The Country 16/04/25: Paul Joules talks to Rowena Duncum
Rabobank analyst looks at global urea prices and tells us why consumers are paying more for Easter Eggs this year - exceptionally high cocoa prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2025 • 5min
The Country 16/04/25: Phil Duncan talks to Rowena Duncum
Our man at Weatherwatch.co.nz updates us on the latest from Tropical Cyclone Tam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 37min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Rowena Duncum talks to Damien O'Connor, Hunter McGregor, Mark de Lautour, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 10min
The Country 15/04/25: Damien O'Connor talks to Rowena Duncum
We find Labour’s trade spokesman on the West Coast, where farming conditions are looking good for a strong end to the dairy season. We preview Pāmu’s open day on bobby calf management, look at the global response to tariffs, and update negotiations with India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 7min
The Country 15/04/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Rowena Duncum
Our Shanghai-based business correspondent shares his thoughts on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in China and on US farmers. He also talks about how red meat is faring – and the wild weather that closed Shanghai’s airport on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 7min
The Country 15/04/25: Mark de Lautour talks to Rowena Duncum
Open Country Dairy’s chief executive is in Southland for supplier meetings. He comments on the potential for dairy conversions in the region, updates progress on a new butter factory in Waharoa and previews tonight’s Global Dairy Trade auction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 6min
The Country 15/04/25: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth talks to Rowena Duncum
Leading primary sector academic attended the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional Young Farmer debating finals last night. Plus, she has a new column out, which explores the connection between the ancient agricultural calendar and food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025 • 38min
The Country Full Show: Monday, April 14, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Tom Young, and Dom Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025 • 5min
The Country 14/04/25: Phil Duncan talks to Jamie Mackay
Monday’s resident weather expert on another Easter storm coming our way. But will it break the back of the North Island drought?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025 • 7min
The Country 14/04/25: David Seymour talks to Jamie Mackay
The soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister talks trade, Trump, inflation and Willie Jackson. Plus, is he going to vacate the “naughty chair” on May 31?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
