With eggs hard to come by in the supermarket... some desperate people are resorting to sourcing their own backyard chickens. TradeMe data has shown that interest in online auctions for chickens has more than doubled amid the nationwide shortage. It's putting pressure on chicken rescue groups across the country. North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Amanda Gill joins us to tell us more.

With eggs hard to come by in the supermarket... some desperate people are resorting to sourcing their own backyard chickens. TradeMe data has shown that interest in online auctions for chickens has more than doubled amid the nationwide shortage. It's putting pressure on chicken rescue groups across the country. North Canterbury Chicken Rescue founder Amanda Gill joins us to tell us more.

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REX is the best of rural radio hosted by 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.

For more rural news and updates, head to www.rexonline.co.nz.

This is the REX Podcast feed - your one-stop-shop for all things Rural.
REX is the best of rural radio hosted by 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.
For more rural news and updates, head to <a href="http://www.rexonline.co.nz">www.rexonline.co.nz.</a>

Rural Exchange gives a new voice for farmers. It's a modern, entertaining and informative show for the sector that is the backbone of New Zealand's economy.

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 news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

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 news, detailed weather reports and sport, while covering hot on-farm topics as well as some off-farm too.

Amanda Gill: North Canterbury Chicken Rescue Founder

From high performance to personal reckoning. Charlie Butler shares a candid conversation about addiction, burnout and the moment she stopped blaming everything around her. This is a story about radical responsibility, hard truths and choosing to change.

From high performance to personal reckoning. Charlie Butler shares a candid conversation about addiction, burnout and the moment she stopped blaming everything around her. This is a story about radical responsibility, hard truths and choosing to change.

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In case you missed it... Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep & Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021.

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, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Pongaroa farmers David and Rebecca Buick about winning this year's Tararua Sheep &amp; Beef Farm Business of the Year at the recent Tararua Excellence in Farming Awards, how they've achieved success in their farming operation and David's remarkable comeback to competitive shearing following a near-fatal farm accident in 2021.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

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Dom talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster.

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, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Kelly Wilson, Kaimanawa Legacy Foundation founding board member, about why this year's annual muster of Kaimanawa wild horses almost didn't happen, the importance of keeping the population under control to prevent culling it and how people can register to rehome a Kaimanawa horse following the upcoming 2026 muster.
Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit<a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home.html"> rexonline.co.nz</a> and follow us on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruralexchange/"> Instagram</a>,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruralexchange"> Facebook</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/96137038/admin/feed/posts/"> LinkedIn</a> for more.

Amanda Gill: North Canterbury Chicken Rescue Founder

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