In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming.

They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others.

In this powerful conversation, Julia Jones talks with Ben and Nikki Purua about Ben's journey from a life born into gangs and time in prison to finding freedom and purpose in farming.
They discuss the challenges they've overcome, the power of resilience, and their commitment to creating positive change for others.

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 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.

Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua

Pork Hutchinson

Phil Duncan

Barbara McKay

Ben Johnson

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona about Welsh black cattle, his accommodation side hustle and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the erratic yet typical September weather, high winds and dry spots... He talks with Barbara McKay from Golden Bay about recognised for her efforts in the community over last 60-odd years, old-school country life and her rugby-playing grandsons... And he talks with one of the four finalists in this year's Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards, Ben Johnson, from Bodiam Dairies near Ashburton.

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 Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona about Welsh black cattle, his accommodation side hustle and pig hunting... He talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the erratic yet typical September weather, high winds and dry spots... He talks with Barbara McKay from Golden Bay about recognised for her efforts in the community over last 60-odd years, old-school country life and her rugby-playing grandsons... And he talks with one of the four finalists in this year's Zimmatic Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation Awards, Ben Johnson, from Bodiam Dairies near Ashburton.
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.

REX September 11th - Pork Hutchinson from Whangamomona, Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch, Barbara McKay from Golden Bay and Ben Johnson from Bodiam Dairies

Broadcast on popular music radio station, Magic, REX Live is hosted by Dominic George and Mark McCarron that covers live breaking rural news and expert insights, and features highlights of key interviews from the Rural Exchange Podcast.

Broadcast on popular music radio station, <a href="http://www.magic.co.nz/">Magic</a>, REX Live is hosted by Dominic George and Mark McCarron that covers live breaking rural news and expert insights, and features highlights of key interviews from the <a href="https://www.rexonline.co.nz/home/podcasts-old.html">Rural Exchange Podcast</a>.

REX Live - 11-9-2024

Ian Proudfoot

Colin Hurst

Richard Loe

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Proudfoot, Head of Agribusiness at KPMG, about 'The Common Ground', a proposed collaboration platform, launched today in partnership between KPMG and AGMARDT, designed to reduce inefficiency and bring food and fibre organisations together and presented as part of the thought leadership report, 'Are industry good organisations good for industry?'... He talks with Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson, Colin Hurst, about the government's pause on the rollout of freshwater farm plans, what it means for farmers and what the next steps might be... And he catches up with the Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about his sheep being attacked by dogs, the continued dry conditions in Canterbury and the All Blacks' back-to-back losses in South Africa.

Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visitrexonline.co.nz and follow us onInstagram,Facebook andLinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Ian Proudfoot, Head of Agribusiness at KPMG, about 'The Common Ground', a proposed collaboration platform, launched today in partnership between KPMG and AGMARDT, designed to reduce inefficiency and bring food and fibre organisations together and presented as part of the thought leadership report, 'Are industry good organisations good for industry?'... He talks with Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson, Colin Hurst, about the government's pause on the rollout of freshwater farm plans, what it means for farmers and what the next steps might be... And he catches up with the Carter's Brand Ambassador Richard Loe about his sheep being attacked by dogs, the continued dry conditions in Canterbury and the All Blacks' back-to-back losses in South Africa.
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.

Overcoming the Odds - The Journey of Ben and Nikki Purua

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