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08/10/2025

In case you missed the show today, Hamish caught up with Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister ponders a Free Trade Agreement with India - is it nearly a done deal? He also discusses changes to the jobseeker’s benefit and shares what he does to look after his mental health.

📣SOUND ON for a short clip of today's interview

For the FULL interview find the link in the comments 🎧👇

🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT:  BELLA AI 🚨In episode four of a podcast series brought to you by Beef and Lamb New Zealand a...
08/10/2025

🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT: BELLA AI 🚨

In episode four of a podcast series brought to you by Beef and Lamb New Zealand and powered by The Country, join Hamish McKay along with Chair of Beef and Lamb New Zealand Kate Acland, and her husband David from their Mt Somers farm in Canterbury, to discuss the new Beef + Lamb New Zealand AI tool called Bella.

🎧👇 Find the link to this episode in the comments below!

Each day this week for Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing each of Farmstrong 's 5 Ways to Wellness. Today for ...
08/10/2025

Each day this week for Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing each of Farmstrong 's 5 Ways to Wellness.

Today for day 3 it is "Take Notice" - we all get busy, and our minds get cluttered, each day try take a moment to pause and think about what you really appreciate. It could me a simple as pausing to look at the view.

Find more ways to wellness, and tools you need to help yourself and those around you by heading to www.farmstrong.co.nz

Wednesday folks, here's your mid-week line up at midday!🔵 Christopher Luxon - The PM ponders FTA with India, is it nearl...
07/10/2025

Wednesday folks, here's your mid-week line up at midday!

🔵 Christopher Luxon - The PM ponders FTA with India, is it nearly a done deal? Changes to the jobseeker's benefit, and what does the PM do to look after his mental health?

🧀 Matt Bolger- Fonterra's Managing Director of Co-operative Affairs, discusses last night's GDT Auction.

👩‍🌾 Nicola Eccleton - CEO Rural Women New Zealand, discusses the negative ramifications the changes that have been announced for postage services could have for rural communities.

👩🏼‍🌾 Ele Ludemann- Today's Mental Health Awareness interview is with a farmer and mother who has been through great loss, we talk about grief, and some advice for those both going through a loss, and those wanting to support someone going through a tough time.

🎧LISTEN LIVE on Newstalk ZB, GOLD SPORT, Hokonui, and iHeart.

Last night's GDT auction saw the overall index down 1.6%, listen to the show today between 12-1pm when Hamish discusses ...
07/10/2025

Last night's GDT auction saw the overall index down 1.6%, listen to the show today between 12-1pm when Hamish discusses the results with Matt Bolger from Fonterra.

07/10/2025

In case you missed it, Hamish had a catch up with Todd McClay, the Minister of Agriculture and Trade discussed the latest developments in a potential trade deal with India. Plus, how will US President Donald Trump’s forestry tariffs affect New Zealand’s forestry sector?

📣SOUND ON for a short clip of today's interview

For the FULLL interview find the link in the comments 👇🎧

For Mental Health Awareness week, we are featuring each of Farmstrong's 5 ways to wellness, today is all about staying c...
07/10/2025

For Mental Health Awareness week, we are featuring each of Farmstrong's 5 ways to wellness, today is all about staying connected.

Today's way is - Connect, if you are feeling under the pump on the farm, having a catch up with others is a great way to top up your wellbeing.

To find more ways, and tips to help yourself and others mental wellness take a look at www.farmstrong.co.nz

06/10/2025

In case you missed it, Hamish had a chat with Richard Wyeth, the chief executive of Synlait reflects on the ups and downs of the role, which he took up in May. Plus, what are Synlait’s plans for the next five years?

📣 SOUND ON for a short clip of today's interview

For the Full interview find the link in the comments below 🎧👇

It’s NZ Mental Health Awareness Week and each day, Hamish McKay shares uplifting stories, practical advice, and meaningf...
06/10/2025

It’s NZ Mental Health Awareness Week and each day, Hamish McKay shares uplifting stories, practical advice, and meaningful conversations highlighting the strength and resilience of our rural communities.

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It's Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to pay special attention to how you, and those around you, are looking after t...
06/10/2025

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to pay special attention to how you, and those around you, are looking after the "top paddock". Each day this week, we will be focusing on each of Farmstrong's 5 ways to wellness!

Today's way is Keeping Active, it can mean a game of golf, footy, or maybe a walk around the block. Staying active is a great way to top up your well-being, to help you feel fresher and better able to cope with challenges.

Find more great tools and tips at www.farmstrong.co.nz.

Underway in Perth!
04/10/2025

Underway in Perth!

Game time in Perth 🏉

Found this legend/regular guest of the show at the Dunedin Seafood Festival, nice to meet you in person Nadia Lim! ^ Pro...
04/10/2025

Found this legend/regular guest of the show at the Dunedin Seafood Festival, nice to meet you in person Nadia Lim! ^ Producer MW

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