The Country's Jamie Mackay has been catching up with politicians and farming experts to discuss their picks for Ag Person of the Year.

There's been a diverse range of favourites - but who is Jamie's?

He revealed his favourites for 2024, ahead of his final show for the year.

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The Country's Jamie Mackay has been catching up with politicians and farming experts to discuss their picks for Ag Person of the Year.
There's been a diverse range of favourites - but who is Jamie's?
He revealed his favourites for 2024, ahead of his final show for the year.
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.

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host hints towards his ag person of the year for 2024

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A new study has revealed the amount of steps you take per day could lead to a reduction in depression symptoms.

Spanish researchers have debunked the earlier finding that 10,000 steps a day is the optimal amount - and revealed that 7,000 will translate to better mental health outcomes.

UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacks the results of the study - and reveals the role step trackers can play in generating positive results.

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A new study has revealed the amount of steps you take per day could lead to a reduction in depression symptoms.
Spanish researchers have debunked the earlier finding that 10,000 steps a day is the optimal amount - and revealed that 7,000 will translate to better mental health outcomes.
UK correspondent Enda Brady unpacks the results of the study - and reveals the role step trackers can play in generating positive results.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the new study revealing the number of daily steps needed to avoid depression

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Over in the US, share prices have slumped after the US Federal Reserve hinted at a slower than expected pace for rate cuts in the new year.

The Federal Reserve set its key lending rate in a target range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent - down a full percentage point since September.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.

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Over in the US, share prices have slumped after the US Federal Reserve hinted at a slower than expected pace for rate cuts in the new year.
The Federal Reserve set its key lending rate in a target range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent - down a full percentage point since September.
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explains further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the US Federal Reserve adopting a hawkish outlook for 2025

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This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here.

Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September quarter, and had been down 1.1 percent the previous quarter.

This is the biggest drop since 1991, excluding the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Despite the gloomy outlook, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this will likely be as bad as things get before things pick up.

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This was a dire week for the economy - but experts say things can only go up from here.
Stats NZ revealed that GDP was down 1 percent in the September quarter, and had been down 1.1 percent the previous quarter.
This is the biggest drop since 1991, excluding the Covid-19 lockdowns.
Despite the gloomy outlook, NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann says this will likely be as bad as things get before things pick up.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large on GDP dropping 1 percent in the September quarter

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host hints towards his ag person of the year for 2024

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