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This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural. REX is the best of rural radio hosted by agricultural journalist, Dominic George. Dedicated to the backbone of NZ, join us as we discuss rural challenges and issues, find stories that inspire and empower, and celebrate key players in the sector across Aotearoa. REX focuses inside and outside the farm gate, featuring rural new…Social links:
New rules to mitigate effects of forestry slash - Elizabeth Heeg
Dom talks with Elizabeth Heeg, CEO of the NZ Forestry Owners Association, about the new requirement for a Slash Mobilisation Risk Assessment for foresters, how it could help reduce the risk of slash moving off the cutover following sustained rainfall and under what circumstances a SMRA is required.…
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Major facial eczema breakthrough - Bevan Weir
Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a finalist in the Collaboration for…
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REX May 26 - Bevan Weir and Elizabeth Heeg
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Bevan Weir, a mycologist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, about new research investigating the fungus which causes facial eczema, the breakthrough researchers have made and the collaboration between BSI, Beef+Lamb NZ and LIC being recognised as a fin…
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"Biodiversity deserts"; the hidden cost of wilding pines - Tom Carlin
Dom talks with invasion ecologist Tom Carlin from the Bioeconomy Science Institute about his research into wilding conifer spread, survival and adaptation in NZ, what his research has revealed about how conifers spread and having his work nominated for the 2026 Science NZ Awards, as a finalist in t…
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"Peace in my mind"; major milestone for wilding pine problem - Johnny Oswald
Dom talks with Johnny Oswald, Chairman of the South Marlborough Landscape Restoration Trust, about the government's announcement of an extra $79m over three years to cull wilding pines in nine key areas, his decades-long battle with authorities to recognise and respond to the situation and why it's…
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REX May 25 - Tom Carlin and Johnny Oswald
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with invasion ecologist Tom Carlin from the Bioeconomy Science Institute about his research into wilding conifer spread, survival and adaptation in NZ, what his research has revealed about how conifers spread and having his work nominated for the 2026 Science…
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Real Optimism with Julia Jones: Strong Communities, Strong People
Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins, joins Julia Jones for a powerful conversation about mental health, resilience and connection in rural New Zealand. Wiggy shares honest insights on why community matters, how to spot when someone is struggling and the simple acts that can change or save a life. Tune in dail…
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REX Recommends - Vicky Simpson
In case you missed it, Dom talks with photographer, author and high country musterer Vicky Simpson about her new book, 'Molesworth: the heartbeat of the high county', what inspired it and her love for the NZ high country. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourit…
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REX Recommends - Phil & Lyneyre Hooper
In case you missed it, Dom talks with dairy farmers Philip and Lyneyre Hooper about winning the Supreme Award at the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards and how they turned a traditional sheep and beef unit into a precision dairy grazing operation since they purchased the property in 2003. Th…
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Is NZ a chemical dumping ground? - Nicola Grigg
Dom talks with new Environment Minister Nicola Grigg about the government's amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Rural Women NZ calling for an investigation by the UN as to whether NZ’s pay equity laws amount to discrimination and the abandonment of the live export trade. …
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