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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:
Buses, fuel and Field Days - Andrew Hoggard
Dom talks with Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard about the Ministry for Education’s move to review school bus policy changes, after he wrote to the Minister advocating for rural families affected, CD Field Days and the cost of fuel. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural c…
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Charitable trust gets $ for rural mental wellbeing - Craig Wiggins
Dom talks with Craig Wiggins about receiving government funding for the Whatever With Wiggy Charitable Trust, CD Field Days and the recent Rural Games. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram…
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Fuel hike fallout for ag aviators - Simon Moar
Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural …
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REX March 20 - Simon Moar, Craig Wiggins and Andrew Hoggard
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Simon Moar, owner of Marlborough Helicopters and Agricultural Aviation Association board member, about the effect of fuel hikes on the agricultural aviation industry, how it's handling the situation and how farmers are responding... He talks with Craig W…
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Robotic milking systems innovation - Chris van der Loo
Dom talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, about the progress they've made with the ErgoPOD semi-robotic milking system since winning a National Fieldays Innovation Award in 2023, the advancements in robotic milking in recent years and what the fut…
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What happens if NZ loses GE free status? - Matt Scarf
Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status? Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow …
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REX March 19 - Matt Scarf and Chris van der Loo
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with 2025 Kellogg graduate Matt Scarf about his research topic, which asks what happens to organic farmers and supply chains if NZ loses its GE free status?... And he talks with Chris van der Loo, Head of New Product Development at Waikato Milking Systems, ab…
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REX March 18 - Stu Davison, Andrew Olsen and Kristy McGregor
On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe... He talks with Andrew Olsen, CEO of Rural Contractors NZ, about the r…
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GDT, conflict & rising prices - Stu Davison
Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (+0.1%), the rising cost of commodities due to the war in Iran and the effect it's having across the globe. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, v…
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The Shepherdess evolution - Kristy McGregor
Dom talks with Kristy McGregor, founder of the Shepherdess magazine about the continuing success of the publication, the recent Shepherdess Muster event and the expansion of the brand into events, TV series and podcasts. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite…
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