The Country's Jamie Mackay is off to Fieldays - and he's feeling hopeful ahead of this year's event.

Farmers are in a better state of mind this time round, and it's expected this community-wide enthusiasm will shine through at the event.

Jamie Mackay explained further.

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The Country's Jamie Mackay is off to Fieldays - and he's feeling hopeful ahead of this year's event.
Farmers are in a better state of mind this time round, and it's expected this community-wide enthusiasm will shine through at the event.
Jamie Mackay explained further.
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fieldays 2025

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July. 
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2026 

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Sports Journalist Lavina Good and Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave join Ryan Bridge for the Sports Huddle.

The trio wonder whether the country has celebrated our success at the Commonwealth Games enough and pick their moments of the Games so far.

They debate the FIFA's President idea to sell off the World Cup.

And they preview the Warriors NRL match against the Titans - and wonder whether the team's mixed form is a concern.

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Sports Huddle: Lavina Good and D'Arcy Waldegrave

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A warning for parents buying toys online - with potentially dangerous knock-off toys making the rounds.

A Consumer NZ investigation found 'Squeezy' Dumplings can still be bought through sites like AliExpress - despite being recalled in the UK over safety concerns.

The toy imitates the popular Squishy Dumpling toy - but was found to contain benzene, which can irritate the skin and cause burning feelings in the body.

Planet Fun CEO Jeremy Kirk-Smith told Ryan Bridge parents need to be careful.

He says they should stick to trusted brands and retailers.

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A warning for parents buying toys online - with potentially dangerous knock-off toys making the rounds.
A Consumer NZ investigation found 'Squeezy' Dumplings can still be bought through sites like AliExpress - despite being recalled in the UK over safety concerns.
The toy imitates the popular Squishy Dumpling toy - but was found to contain benzene, which can irritate the skin and cause burning feelings in the body.
Planet Fun CEO Jeremy Kirk-Smith told Ryan Bridge parents need to be careful.
He says they should stick to trusted brands and retailers.
LISTEN ABOVE

Jeremy Kirk-Smith: Planet Fun CEO on safety warnings over popular Squeezy Dumpling

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host ahead of Fieldays 2025

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