After settling into their new, fancy digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

After settling into their new, fancy digs recently, Dom caught up with Patsy Bass from the Reefton Distilling Co to reflect on the journey so far.

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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.

Patsy Bass: Reefton Distilling Co.

Special Episode Alert!

We're recording on-site at Fieldays and were able to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon! Chris and Dom chat about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time.

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.

Special Episode Alert!
We're recording on-site at Fieldays and were able to catch up with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon! Chris and Dom chat about the raft of agricultural announcements being made by the government at Fieldays 2026, what motivates him to remain in politics and how he occupies his spare time.
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.

Luxon Special: 'We're backing farmers, not calling them villains'

Dom talks with Tirau dairy farmers Brett and Linda Coubrough about installing NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system, what factors they considered and what advantages they expect from the system. They also discuss the origins of the family farm in 1907, Brett's decision to return to farm in his 50s and Linda's decision to escape the city and work in the family business with father Brett and her brother.

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 Tirau dairy farmers Brett and Linda Coubrough about installing NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system, what factors they considered and what advantages they expect from the system. They also discuss the origins of the family farm in 1907, Brett's decision to return to farm in his 50s and Linda's decision to escape the city and work in the family business with father Brett and her brother.
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.

Fieldays; Day 1 - NZ's first GEA DairyRobot system - Brett & Linda Coubrough

Dom talks with WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for June, which areas of NZ are needing rain and an update on the  El Niño situation.

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 WeatherWatch CEO Phil Duncan about the outlook for June, which areas of NZ are needing rain and an update on the  El Ni&ntilde;o situation.
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.

Patsy Bass: Reefton Distilling Co.

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