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30/07/2025

In case you missed the show today, Hamish caught up with former All Black and Canterbury Farmer Richard Loe, to discuss Farmer Confidence and positivity in the Primary Sector, and what is a rural-rural divide?

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For the FULL interview LISTEN HERE 🎧 https://bit.ly/477yTMC

Looks like some of the country is set to be hit by more wet, wild weather, Stay safe out there folks!
30/07/2025

Looks like some of the country is set to be hit by more wet, wild weather, Stay safe out there folks!

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

30/07/2025

In case you missed the show today, Hamish caught up with PM Christopher Luxon and discussed Farmer Confidence looking positive, waving paywave surcharges, and his reception at the ANZ Netball Premiership Grand Final.

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Nothing beats a good pie! Read more below
30/07/2025

Nothing beats a good pie!

Read more below

The winning pie is a potato top, with a potato middle.

Wednesday folks, midweek already! Here's the line up joining Hamish at midday!🔵 Christopher Luxon- the PM ponders, farme...
29/07/2025

Wednesday folks, midweek already! Here's the line up joining Hamish at midday!

🔵 Christopher Luxon- the PM ponders, farmer confidence being on the up, surcharges on paywave, and his reception at the ANZ Netball final.

👨‍💼 Todd Charteris- CEO at Rabobank, on being top of the class in the bank report cards from Federated Farmers, the funding boost for Catchment Communities Aotearoa, and footy.

🥛Mike McIntyre- Managing Director at Jarden, looks into his crystal ball for the dairy industry.

🧑‍🌾Richard Loe- the former All Black chats farming and footy.

LISTEN LIVE between 12-1pm on Newstalk ZB, GOLD SPORT, Hokonui, and iHeart.

The Bunnings NPC kicks off tomorrow and GOLD SPORT has live commentary right across the weekend!
29/07/2025

The Bunnings NPC kicks off tomorrow and GOLD SPORT has live commentary right across the weekend!

Bunnings Provincial Rugby kicks off this Thursday!

Tell us who you support in the comments and listen to live commentary on GOLD SPORT & iHeartRadio.

Thanks to Gallagher Insurance New Zealand

29/07/2025

In case you missed it on the show today, Hamish had a chat with arable farmer, and Special Agriculture Trade Envoy member Hamish Marr, who discussed farmer confidence in the sector, and some of the ongoing challenges faced.

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This is both a heartwarming story and a sad one at the same time. Sending thoughts and sympathies to everyone who loved...
29/07/2025

This is both a heartwarming story and a sad one at the same time. Sending thoughts and sympathies to everyone who loved and knew Andy, he will be missed.

Tanker drivers fundraised to buy Andy a new bike, showing their support.

Tuesday folks, and Hamish McKay is behind the mic, here's who's joining him at midday!🧑‍🌾Hamish Marr- Methven Arable far...
28/07/2025

Tuesday folks, and Hamish McKay is behind the mic, here's who's joining him at midday!

🧑‍🌾Hamish Marr- Methven Arable farmer, and Member of NZ's Special Agriculture Trade Envoy, discusses farmer confidence in the arable sector, trade and tariffs.

🔴 Damien O'Connor- Labour Party Trades Spokesperson, on food costs, trade, and the Tasman Floods.

👩‍🌾 Rebecca Greaves- award winning rural journalist, from Pongaroa.

🗣 Pita Alexander- an Agribusiness Accountant who has been in the industry for 50 years, shares his "Lessons for Life in 2025".

🎧LISTEN LIVE between 12-1pm on Newstalk ZB, GOLD SPORT, Hokonui, and iHeart.

28/07/2025

In case you missed it on the show today, Hamish caught up with Federated Farmers National President Wayne Langford, about the positive results with the recent Farmer Confidence Survey.

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28/07/2025

In case you missed the show today, Hamish McKay filled in behind the mic for the other Mackay and had a great yarn with Black Fern Jorja Miller, about her switch from 7s to 15s and the lead up to the Rugby World Cup later this month.

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For the FULL interview LISTEN HERE 🎧https://bit.ly/3GIvGIQ

Monday folks, and we have McKay filling in for Mackay, with Hamish behind the mic for a few days this week, here's who's...
27/07/2025

Monday folks, and we have McKay filling in for Mackay, with Hamish behind the mic for a few days this week, here's who's joining him at midday!

🧑‍🌾Wayne Langford- Federated Farmers National President, discusses the positive results in the latest farmer confidence survey, and how recovery efforts are progressing in the Tasman region post flood events.

🍎Karen Morrish- CEO of Apples and Pears, discusses their upcoming conference being held this week in Nelson, and what some of the top discussion topics are in the pit fruit industry at the moment.

🌦 Phil Duncan - from weatherwatch.co.nz is bad weather on the way this week?

🏈 Jorja Miller- the promising star of the Black Ferns 15s Rugby World Cup squad makes her debut on the show!

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