It's been a big few weeks in Southland for Laura Koot from Real Country and the Fairlight Foundation. REX caught up with her to hear all about the new Fairlight Station interns and what's needed for young women in the rural sector. 

It's been a big few weeks in Southland for Laura Koot from Real Country and the Fairlight Foundation. REX caught up with her to hear all about the new Fairlight Station interns and what's needed for young women in the rural sector.

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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.

Laura Koot - Fairlight Foundation and Real Country catch up

Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector.

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 Phil Woodward from M&amp;R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector.
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.

Deep roots; four decades in forestry recognised - Phil Woodward

Dom talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products.

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 Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products.
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.

Dedication to design excellence and leather craftsmanship - Emma McCutcheon

Phil Woodward

Emma McCutcheon

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector... And he talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products.

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.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Phil Woodward from M&amp;R Forestland Management about winning the Supreme Award at the 2026 Top of the South Wood Council Forestry Awards, his career spanning more than four decades in the industry and his thoughts on the major issues facing the forestry sector... And he talks with Emma McCutcheon from Harrier NZ about her range of hand crafted leather products, growing up driving tractors and riding horses among a family of agricultural contractors and her latest innovations incorporating NZ wool into her products.
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.

Laura Koot - Fairlight Foundation and Real Country catch up

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