Dom talks with Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest Māori supplier of kiwifruit to Zespri and its unique connection to James Bond author Ian Fleming.

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Dom talks with Charles Russell, CEO of Mātai Pacific Iwi Collective, about winning the 2026 Ahuwhenua Trophy for excellence in Māori horticulture and the growth of the business from its establishment in 2018 to now owning more than 100 hectares of covered kiwifruit on three separate orchards in the Bay of Plenty. They also discuss the Collective becoming the largest Māori supplier of kiwifruit to Zespri and its unique connection to James Bond author Ian Fleming.
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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 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>

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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 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.