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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Apr 3, 2025 • 6min
The Country 03/04/25: Chris Russell talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Australian correspondent gives us his take on Trump’s tariffs and why Aussie beef is being called out. He also talks about some shattering livestock losses after the SW Queensland floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, Dr Victoria Hatton, Ray Smith, Komal Mistry-Mehta, and Hunter McGregor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 7min
The Country 02/04/25: Christopher Luxon talks to Jamie Mackay
The Prime Minister ponders Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the economy turning a corner, why a third of people polled think it’s the government’s job to provide school lunches, and whether Tamatha Paul, Benjamin Doyle, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are the gift that keeps on giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 6min
The Country 02/04/25: Dr Victoria Hatton talks to Jamie Mackay
The chief executive of FoodHQ Innovation Limited in Palmerston North. We asked what has changed in the outlook for farming since we last chatted in October 2022 and which headwinds are facing red meat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 5min
The Country 02/04/25: Ray Smith talks to Jamie Mackay
The Director General of MPI reflects on his recent visit to China, as the primary sector looks to be hitting a sweet spot. Plus, he offers support to drought-affected farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 4min
The Country 02/04/25: Komal Mistry-Mehta talks to Jamie Mackay
Fonterra’s chief innovation and brand officer comments on last night’s GDT Auction (+1.1%), payout prospects, and Trump’s tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 5min
The Country 02/04/25: Hunter McGregor talks to Jamie Mackay
Our Shanghai-based correspondent doesn’t necessarily agree with Ray Smith’s take on the Chinese economy. He also tells us about Tomb Sweeping Day on Friday and welcomes the arrival of the first of the season’s NZ kiwifruit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2025 • 39min
The Country Full Show: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Jamie Mackay talks to Richard McIntyre, Cameron Bagrie, Jo Luxton, John McOviney, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
The Country 01/04/25: Richard McIntyre talks to Jamie Mackay
Federated Farmers’ banking spokesman celebrates a big Feds win over the banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2025 • 7min
The Country 01/04/25: Cameron Bagrie talks to Jamie Mackay
Independent economist and keynote speaker at the SIDE conference next week. Today, he previews Trump’s “Liberation Day” and Thursday’s much-awaited tariff announcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
