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THE COUNTRY
WITH JAMIE MACKAY
12pm–1pm weekdays
New Zealand’s flagship rural radio show.
As a former sheep farmer and a current equity partner in a Southland dairy farm, Jamie Mackay knows agribusiness.
He delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics.
Tapping into contacts throughout the industry, Jamie always gets to the heart of a story.
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Ian Kirkpatrick remembers former All Black Sid Going
An All Blacks legend and farmer is paying tribute to his old mate 'Super Sid' Going. Ian Kirkpatrick, a friend and former teammate of the deceased Northland rugby...
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Fonterra divests overseas operations including Oceania, Sri Lanka
Fonterra's CEO says the co-op's decided to divest a number of overseas operations for the good of the business. The dairy giant has signalled its intent to sell-off...
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Prime Minister Luxon warns NZ can't miss out on growth opportunities amid animal exports debate
Prime Minister Luxon warns New Zealand can't miss out on the growth opportunities generated by live animal exports. The Australian Government has confirmed it plans...
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Alliance Group Chair weighs in on farmers’ response to capital raise
Alliance Group's leaders are still trying to find a solution to their controversial capital-raising programme. The red meat co-operative is asking farmers to help...
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Labour's Damien O'Connor offers warning as meat exports fall
Meat exports to China have taken a dive compared with this time last year. The Meat Industry Association says exports have dropped almost 30 percent on the first...
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ACT Party leader David Seymour looks back on the week in politics and looks forward to the Budget
ACT Party leader David Seymour looks back on another tumultuous week in politics (especially for the Greens) and forward to the Budget. Has he had any Flashmob-style...
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Alliance CEO ready to discuss capital options with farmer shareholders
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese says he understands why farmer shareholders are concerned with the red meat co-operative’s request for capital, and he’s...
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Luxon defends Remuneration Authority's recommended political pay rise
Prime Minister Chris Luxon welcomes a proposed pay rise for MPs - but he personally says he doesn't need the extra money. The Remuneration Authority has recommended...
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The latest findings in the 2024 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farming Salaries Report
Federated Farmers national board member and employment spokesman Richard McIntyre speaks with Rowena Duncum on the latest findings in the 2024 Federated Farmers-Rabobank...
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PM Luxon ponders trade opportunities following Southeast Asia trip
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has returned from a week-long visit to Southeast Asia- and believes the trip opened up plenty of opportunities for New Zealand. He joined...
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New changes to work visa requirements and what they mean for farmers
With new changes to work visa requirements, Federated Farmers immigration and labour spokesperson Richard McIntyre speaks with Rowena about the implications for...
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Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay on what's on the agenda during China visit
Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay is visiting China this week to meet with the Chinese Minister of Commerce and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
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"Took a lot of guts": Sir Bill English on politics, farming, and the Country's 30th anniversary
The Country radio show's celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special interviews over the next two days. Host Jamie MacKay —and Lee Piper and Grant...
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Prime Minister Luxon unveils unexpected inspiration for NZ
Prime Minister Chris Luxon today explains why he wants New Zealand to be more like Estonia. Despite the nation's GDP per capita being smaller than New Zealand's,...
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'Under the pump': Independent economist issues warning ahead of OCR update
According to the latest NZIER survey, the recession is starting to 'bite' consumers and businesses. Ahead of tomorrow's OCR update, there's concern the Reserve Bank...
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ACT's David Seymour on pay rises during public sector cuts
ACT Party Leader David Seymour considers whether taking a pay rise while the public sector faces severe cuts is hypocritical. Also put to him is Chloe’s reaction...
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Prime Minister Luxon examines the nation's books amid concern surrounding tax cuts
The Prime Minister ponders this afternoon’s Budget Policy Statement release and the state of the nation’s books. He also examines the need for a potential Capital...
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NZ First's Shane Jones offers solution to SailGP dolphin saga
Discussion continues over the SailGP dolphin saga. The two-day event was overshadowed by CEO Sir Russell Coutts' suggesting it would be unlikely to return to Lyttelton. Sail...
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Fonterra reports $674 million profit, up 23 percent
Dairy giant Fonterra has reported a stronger-than-expected interim result. It's reporting a 23 percent rise in first-half profit, and a dividend increase from 10...
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Prime Minister Luxon looks back on past US Presidents
Amid a big and controversial week in the world of politics, Prime Minister Luxon looked back on some former leaders from the US. Luxon took a historical trip down...
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NZ First's Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' comments
NZ First's Winston Peters is doubling down on comparing co-governance with Nazi Germany. Peters has slammed the media for 'deceptive' coverage, saying that commentators...
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Minister of Agriculture and Trade on the ground following drought declaration in Marlborough
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay finds Minister of Agriculture and Trade Todd McClay on the ground in Marlborough following his drought declaration in the region...
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Primary sector academic outlines Pāmu's performance
Today on The Country, a leading primary sector academic shares her thoughts on Pāmu's performance. Dr Jacqueline Rowarth also outlined her thoughts on why pushing...
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Prime Minister Luxon reports from day one of Field Days
Today on The Country, we track down the Prime Minister on day one of the Central Districts Field Days. Luxon explained today’s SNA announcement, defended his political...
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Former Minister Damien O’Connor talks roads and Rolling Stones
Former Agriculture and Trade Minister Damien O’Connor has discovered a new passion project- roading. He joined The Country's Jamie Mackay to talk about roading,...
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ACT's David Seymour says 'hard to say' who benefits from tax relief scheme
The Associate Finance Minister says it'll be 'a bit of both' when asked whether cost-savings from tax relief are passed onto tenants. The Government's phasing out...
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'Chickens have come home to roost': Chris Hipkins on the financial state of NZ
Labour's Chris Hipkins says New Zealand is suffering from four decades of neglect in key areas. The former Prime Minister says the country's roads, infrastructure,...
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Finance Minister determined to ensure money spent to improve New Zealand
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are bigger things to worry about than Premier House. The continued bad press about Government-owned assets - including...
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'Disappointing': Sky TV drops grassroots rugby programming
Sky TV has shocked rural rugby fans by scrapping their 'Grassroots Rugby' and 'Mainfreight Rugby' programmes. Dubbed the 'Country Calendar' of rugby, several fans...
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Eight-time Golden Shears winner Rowland Smith to miss this year's event
Famed eight-time Golden Shears winner Rowland Smith has had to back out of this year's event due to an unexpected injury. The Country heads to Masterton to discuss...
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