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Today's show is on podcast! Catch up on any interview's you missed, or relisten to your favourite! On Thursday's Show: R...
15/01/2026

Today's show is on podcast! Catch up on any interview's you missed, or relisten to your favourite!

On Thursday's Show:

Richard Loe: A former All Black on current coach Scott Robertson's future.

Mike Siermans: We catch up with the new chief executive of Federated Farmers.

Chris Russell: Our Aussie correspondent on record beef exports and new Chinese tariffs, plus EU trade talks and fertiliser concerns.

Tony Cochrane: Time to talk all things deer-related with PGG Wrightson's National Deer & Velvet Manager.

Mike Inglis: Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner north has the latest on the Queensland fruit fly and yellow-legged hornet.

Hamish McKay talks to Richard Loe, Mike Siermans, Chris Russell, Tony Cochrane, and Mike Inglis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard our Australian correspondent Chris Russell, talk on the show today about the National Lamb Day advert...
15/01/2026

You may have heard our Australian correspondent Chris Russell, talk on the show today about the National Lamb Day advert for Australia being released. In case you were curious to see it, here it is!

** Australia's National Lamb Day is around January 26th to tie in with Australia Day, New Zealand's is on February 15th.

Australia officially fell off the Top 10 Happiest Countries list in March last year. Obviously the judges have never seen our backyards, BBQs and Big Banana....

Missed today's show? Find it in the link below:On the show today: Hamish Marr- This Mid Canterbury arable farmer is the ...
14/01/2026

Missed today's show? Find it in the link below:

On the show today:

Hamish Marr- This Mid Canterbury arable farmer is the former special trade envoy. He discusses stepping down and recounts the memorable moments of three years in the role.

Stefan Vogel - General manager RaboResearch Australia and NZ, on the impact of weight loss medications on the food and agri-sector

Tracy Brown - DairyNZ’s chairwoman on what is ahead for the sector in 2026, and the upcoming levy vote.

Eden Carson- White Ferns and Otago cricketer talks about growing up in the Maniototo on a sheep and beef farm, and how a rural upbringing has influenced a career in high-level sport.

Hamish McKay talks to Hamish Marr, Stefan Vogel, Tracy Brown, and Eden Carson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown, was on the show today for the first time in 2026 to discuss crucial levy vote coming up in Fe...
14/01/2026

DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown, was on the show today for the first time in 2026 to discuss crucial levy vote coming up in February.

Read more and find today's interview below 👇

Sponsored content: Voting on DairyNZ's levy will run from February 16 to March 13.

Today's show had some technical difficulties, so if you missed any of the first show back for 2026, you can find it and ...
12/01/2026

Today's show had some technical difficulties, so if you missed any of the first show back for 2026, you can find it and listen on our podcast on iHeart in the link below:

On today's show:

Wayne Langford - The President of Federated Farmers, is our first guest of 2026. We look back at a successful 2025 for Fed's and what is on the cards for 2026.

Mike McIntyre- Jarden's head of derivatives takes a look at the positive start for the GDT.

Kate Scott- Hort NZ CEO, on the fruit fly detection in Auckland, FTA with India, and HortNZ's priorities for 2026.

Simon Goss- post- breaking a world sheep shearing record, we find out what's next, and his reflections post-event.

Phil Duncan- Weather update with our weather guy from weatherwatch.co.nz

Hamish McKay talks to Wayne Langford, Mike McIntyre, Kate Scott, Simon Goss, and Phil Duncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Country is back for 2026! LISTEN LIVE on Newstalk ZB, GOLD SPORT, Hokonui, and iHeart 🎧
11/01/2026

The Country is back for 2026!

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

📣The wait is over, The Country returns for 2026 at midday tomorrow!🎧LISTEN LIVE on Newstalk ZB, GOLD SPORT, Hokonui, and...
11/01/2026

📣The wait is over, The Country returns for 2026 at midday tomorrow!

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

Positive Start to 2026!After ending 2025 on a bit of a low with the GDT auctions, the first auction of 2026 is looking m...
06/01/2026

Positive Start to 2026!

After ending 2025 on a bit of a low with the GDT auctions, the first auction of 2026 is looking much more promising — the overall index is up +6.3%!

A great way to kick off the year and a positive sign for the dairy market.

Congratulations Simon!
05/01/2026

Congratulations Simon!

Simon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare.

If you're in the Otago region, keep an eye out for this ute that was stolen from Omakau in Central Otago yesterday, if y...
04/01/2026

If you're in the Otago region, keep an eye out for this ute that was stolen from Omakau in Central Otago yesterday, if you see it contact the Police.

The missing dogs are blue heeler Nala and black huntaway cross Jock.

31/12/2025
Congratulations to all recipients announced this morning, especially those from the rural sectors.
30/12/2025

Congratulations to all recipients announced this morning, especially those from the rural sectors.

Neil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.

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