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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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Expert unpacks latest Agribusiness and Trade report
The NZ Herald’s business section has released their newest Agribusiness and Trade report. NZME’s Head of Business joined The Country to discuss two of her columns...
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Prime Minister Luxon calls for civility as US election stokes division
The Prime Minister says the US's political polarisation could be a lesson for New Zealand. An attempt was made to assassinate Donald Trump this month, and Joe Biden...
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'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
It’s 23 days into Dry July and Tom Plunkett is a bit parched but he knows it’s for a good cause. The Windwhistle farmer and his brothers Will, Ben and Olly have...
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Rabobank strategist weighs up likelihood of OCR cut
One expert believes OCR cuts could be kicking in for cash-strapped mortgage holders as soon as October. The Reserve Bank has taken on a more dovish tone following...
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Minister Shane Jones urges Reserve Bank to cut interest rates
The Regional Economic Development Minister is calling on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates, amid falling levels of inflation. The Consumer Price Index has fallen...
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'The medicine's working': David Seymour responds to CPI data
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour has expressed relief with today's inflation data. The latest Stats NZ figures show the Consumer Price Index rose 3.3 percent...
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The Country pays tribute to Norm Hewitt
Today on The Country, host Jamie Mackay pays tribute to former All Black Norm Hewitt, who passed away at the age of 55, after a battle with motor neurone disease. Listen...
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'Our farmers are up against it': Industry expert unpacks economic factors behind decline
One industry expert has warned a range of economic factors are contributing to the financial struggles impacting the primary sector. China's economic downturn and...
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Former All Blacks captain Graham Mourie talks food, footy and farming
Today on The Country, former All Blacks captain and Taranaki cow cocky, Graham Mourie, joined Jamie Mackay to talk food, footy and farming. Mourie recently lucked...
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Prime Minister Chris Luxon outlines plan to boost growth in the primary sector
On the second day of the Primary Industries Summit, Prime Minister Chris Luxon issued an address to a hopeful group of sector experts. Luxon's speech was built around...
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What could a Trump presidency mean for Kiwi farmers?
The Minister of Agriculture and Trade kicked off the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit this morning. Todd McClay talks about getting Wellington out of farming...
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Prime Minister Luxon promises additional support for the East Coast
The Prime Minister says the East Coast will continue to be supported, after a challenging period for the region. Chris Luxon says it's had a tough night. "We've...
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Author and speaker Dan Pronk offers tips for building resilience
Today on The Country, host Jamie Mackay caught up with author and speaker Dan Pronk at the South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) at Lincoln University. Pronk tried and...
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Minister Shane Jones talks trade, climate change and greyhound racing
In the absence of Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters, Minister Shane Jones joins the Country to talk trade, politics, climate change and greyhound racing. Listen...
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ACT's David Seymour announces farming and horticulture product approval review
The Regulations Minister has announced a sector review into the approval process for new agricultural and horticultural products. David Seymour says it's to make...
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Prime Minister Luxon calls for inquiry into rural banking
The Prime Minister's raised a sceptical eyebrow over banking practices in rural New Zealand. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has written to the chairs of both the...
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On-farm inflation drops to 2.8 percent, according to report
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has reported a 2.8 percent on-farm inflation rate for 2023 to 2024 - down from last year's 16.3 percent. The report highlights persistent...
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'We will find a way': ACT's David Seymour says Government will fund treatments left off 2024 Budget
ACT's David Seymour says funding the proposed cancer treatments is still on the Government's agenda. Pre-election, National campaigned on spending about $280 million...
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NZ Order of Merit winner Sam Lewis celebrates contributions to rural sector
Today on The Country, host Jamie Mackay catches up with a new Member of The New Zealand Order of Merit. Sam Lewis has accomplished many services within business...
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Prime Minister Luxon previews Budget 2024
There's one day left to go until the coalition's first Budget - and Prime Minister Luxon aims to get the Government books in order. Luxon's sticking to his guns...
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Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan wins Stihl Timbersports World Trophy for third time in a row
This Stihl Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week, Kiwi axeman Jack Jordan joined the country to discuss his latest accomplishment. Jordan recently won the Stihl Timbersports...
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Latest rural banking survey indicates unhappiness withing farming community
Farmer confidence in their banks has plummetted to the lowest level in nearly a decade. Federated Farmers carried out a banking survey of more than 640 farmers in...
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A history of the Flock House: What did the organisation stand for?
The organiser of the Flock House project says it has two distinct themes. One, to celebrate the 100th Commemoration of Flock House opening on July 19, 1924, and...
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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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