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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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'Imploding': NZ First's Shane Jones on the Green Party's condition after Shaw's departure
New Zealand's own 'Prince of the Provinces' has taken a shot at the Green Party following James Shaw's departure. Shaw announced yesterday that he will step back...
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ACT's David Seymour hopeful voters will get behind Treaty Principles Bill
ACT's David Seymour maintains that the nation needs to have an 'honest discussion' about the nature of the Treaty. The Party Leader delivered his State of the Nation...
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Commonwealth Games gold medallist Dick Tayler looks back on historic victory
It’s been 50 years to the day since a South Canterbury potato grower set the 1974 Commonwealth Games alive with a stunning victory in the 10,000 metre sprint. The...
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Former Trade Minister Damien O'Connor denies Jacinda Ardern held back FTA progress
Former Minister of Trade Damien O'Connor is denying that Jacinda Ardern held him back from making progress on a free trade agreement with India. O'Connor's successor,...
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'A useful visit': Trade Minister Todd McClay on NZ's prospective trade relationship with India
Todd McClay is hopeful New Zealand can establish a trade partnership with India in the future. The Minister of Agriculture and Trade visited Delhi last December,...
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Deputy Prime Minister Peters hopeful key changes can be made in 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is hopeful New Zealand will get 'back on track' in the 2024 year. He spoke to the Country's Jamie Mackay about race relations,...
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Kiwis turn out to support Shear4U charity event
Kiwis turned out in droves for the Shear4U event in Wairarapa last weekend. Four shearers spent 24 hours in total on a handpiece - raising six figures for charities,...
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Former NZ Merino Company CEO opens up about departure
Former New Zealand Merino Company chief executive John Brackenridge stepped down last year, after 27 years in the role. He was replaced by Australian agritech leader Angus...
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Warehouse cops backlash over $5 colony caged eggs, expert examines controversy
The Warehouse is facing widespread backlash from activists over their $5 egg offering. The company has slashed prices by selling colony caged eggs, undercutting...
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The Big Feed 2023: Meat the Need's famous rural telethon underway
The Big Feed live rural telethon kicked off at 6am today, aiming to raise money to support over 110 food banks across the country. Last year’s telethon resulted...
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'Lefty shills': Peters continues his war on the media
Winston Peters has had another go at the media, claiming reporters persistently asked Chris Luxon to rule him out during the election campaign. The New Zealand First...
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National's Todd McClay opens up about Trade Minister role- and expectations for 2024
National's Todd McClay has finally gotten his feet under the ministerial desk- and he's a key part of the Government's 100-day plan. He outlined the heavy lifting...
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National's Grant McCallum aims to get stuck in and make his electorate better
National’s new MP for Northland is fresh out of his swearing-in ceremony- and acknowledges it's the first step in a long political journey. Grant McCallum is set...
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Fonterra reports strong Q1 performance, upgrades milk price
Fonterra has increased its forecast for the Farmgate Milk price for the 2024 financial year after a strong first quarter. The predicted mid price point is up 25...
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NZ First's Shane Jones shares agenda for Minister of Regional Development role
New Zealand's own self-proclaimed Prince of the Provinces has left the wilderness and returned to Parliament. Shane Jones has big plans for the country's rural communities...
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Labour's Damien O'Connor hopeful about positive outcomes from Cop28
Labour's former Agriculture Minister is hopeful some good will come out of Cop28. New Zealand has already received a 'Fossil of the Day' award at the summit, earning...
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'More concerned about substance': Seymour addresses cigarette store head count inaccuracy
The National Party raised a few eyebrows after Chris Bishop's inaccurate claim about cigarette stores in Northland. The Leader of the House said under the current...
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Luxon say parties aligned on key issues, denies impact of Peters' accusations
The Prime Minister denies his Deputy is undermining him, by making accusations about media corruption. Winston Peters has twice this week implied the media's been...
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Peters doubles down on media bribery accusations, claimed to oppose funding early on
Winston Peters is doubling down on accusations of media bribery. The Deputy Prime Minister has twice this week implied this, referring to the previous Government's...
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Former National leader 'had his doubts' before coalition negotiations concluded
Former National leader Simon Bridges is feeling more optimistic about the new Government after weeks of doubt. Bridges had his concerns as discussions and infighting...
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Bremworth CEO issues warning as incoming Government announces plan for woollen fibres
The CEO of carpet maker Bremworth applauded the incoming Government for its directive to use woollen fibres in its 16,000-plus buildings- but warned of a catch. Greg...
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Famed broadcaster joins the ranks of an unexpected new industry
Famed farmer and broadcaster Matt Chisholm opens up about his unexpected new role. Matt's joined the ranks of Southdown stud sheep breeding celebrity- a departure...
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'We're hobbled here in NZ': NZ First's Shane Jones seeks to make change in new Cabinet role
It's been difficult waiting for the incoming wave of new politicians to open up about the incoming Government. New Zealand's own self-proclaimed Prince of the Provinces...
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Outgoing Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor defends Labour's divisive freshwater reforms
Outgoing Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor returns from San Francisco to defend his party's controversial freshwater reforms. O'Connor represented New Zealand...
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ACT's David Seymour fires back at Hipkins' statement on Gaza
David Seymour says it's a good thing Chris Hipkins won't be caretaker Prime Minister much longer, after his statement on Gaza. The Labour leader has called for an...